Head of Internal Audit & SOX

15+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Public Accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred), ideally within high-growth technology or global organizations.

Proven experience leading or overseeing an Internal Audit function and interacting with executive leadership and/or Audit Committees.

Deep expertise overseeing SOX 404 programs, including business process controls, IT general controls, and entity-level controls.

Strong experience leading risk-based internal audit programs, operational audits, and enterprise risk management initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to build and scale internal audit frameworks, methodologies, and governance programs.

Strong knowledge of COSO framework, PCAOB auditing standards, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and internal control best practices.

Lead the Internal Audit function: Define and execute the Internal Audit strategy and annual risk-based audit plan, aligning audit priorities with the company’s evolving risk landscape and strategic objectives.

Partner with the Audit Committee: Provide regular updates on audit activities, key risks, control effectiveness, and remediation progress, ensuring transparency and strong governance oversight.

Oversee the SOX program: Own the company’s SOX compliance program across business processes, IT controls, and entity-level controls (ELCs), partnering with process owners, external auditors, and consultants to ensure effective execution, remediation, and continuous improvement.

Strengthen enterprise risk management: Partner with Legal and executive leadership to facilitate the ERM program, including risk identification, assessment, prioritization, and monitoring of key enterprise risks.

Drive operational excellence through audits: Lead risk-based operational audits across critical business processes, systems, and strategic initiatives, delivering actionable insights that improve operational effectiveness, scalability, and control maturity.

Lead investigations and sensitive matters: Oversee internal investigations, escalations, and special assignments as needed, ensuring objective analysis, appropriate escalation, and fair resolution in collaboration with Legal, HR, and leadership.