Director, Internal Audit & SOX Compliance
Core
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's internal control environment over financial reporting (ICFR) in alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements within a high-growth defense sector.
Role type
Director, Internal Audit & SOX Compliance
Builds
End-to-end SOX 404 compliance program, annual internal audit plans, and risk mitigation strategies for financial reporting.
Domain
Defense industry, Financial Compliance, Internal Audit
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SOX 404 compliance, ICFR design and testing, IT general controls, risk-based auditing, defense industry regulations, data analytics, AI-assisted audit tools, team leadership, budget management, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
MBA, CPA, CISA, public company leadership experience
Technologies
AI-assisted audit tools, data analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end SOX 404 compliance program including scoping, risk assessment, control documentation, testing, and deficiency evaluation; Develop and execute an annual internal audit plan focused on financial reporting risks and regulatory developments; Partner with process owners to document and improve key business processes and internal controls; Lead and manage internal audit staff including hiring, training, and succession planning; Conduct regular risk assessments and deliver SOX progress updates to senior management and the Audit Committee; Integrate data analytics and AI-assisted audit tools to improve audit coverage and efficiency.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
