Head of Internal Audit | North Shore (Hybrid)

A large, publicly traded global technology and advanced manufacturing company is seeking a Vice President of Internal Audit to lead its worldwide internal audit function.

This is a highly visible executive leadership opportunity with direct exposure to the Audit Committee, CFO, and senior leadership team. The Vice President will oversee a global team of approximately 8–10 professionals and provide independent assurance and strategic guidance across financial, operational, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk matters.

The organization is growing, investing in new technologies, and undergoing significant business and systems transformation. The incoming leader will have the opportunity to modernize the audit function, expand its technology capabilities, strengthen its talent pipeline, and increase the use of analytics, artificial intelligence, and emerging audit tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global internal audit function and develop a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with the company’s strategic priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee, CFO, executive leadership, and business leaders worldwide.
• Oversee financial, operational, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, and special-investigation audits.
• Lead the company’s SOX compliance and testing program, including coordination with external auditors.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance practices, and enterprise risk-management processes.
• Expand the function’s technology audit capabilities and support major ERP and digital-transformation initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team while establishing strong succession and career-development plans.
• Deliver practical, business-oriented recommendations that improve processes without creating an overly punitive audit environment.
• Apply data analytics, automation, AI, and emerging technologies to improve audit quality, efficiency, and insight.

Candidate Profile

• Progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, or a related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience within a complex, global, publicly traded organization.
• Experience leading a substantial SOX compliance program.
• Strong knowledge of internal-control frameworks, risk-assessment methodologies, and professional audit standards.
• Direct experience presenting to an Audit Committee, Board, CFO, or other senior executives.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and influence teams across multiple geographies.
• Working knowledge of IT audit, cybersecurity risk, data analytics, and ERP implementations.
• Executive presence, strong judgment, and excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Collaborative, pragmatic leadership style with the ability to balance independence, accountability, and business partnership.
• Accounting, finance, business, or a related field; advanced degree and relevant certifications are preferred.

Additional Details

• Competitive executive compensation package including base salary, annual incentive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits.