Director of Internal Audit

*Will not provide relocation assistance and candidates must reside in the Chicago land area currently

Senior Director, Internal Audit

Exceptional Work-Life Balance | Hybrid – 2 Days in Office | Outstanding Culture & Flexibility

We are partnering with a highly respected global organization to identify a Senior Director of Internal Audit for a high-profile leadership opportunity. This is an excellent role for someone who wants meaningful executive exposure and the ability to influence the direction of an audit function without sacrificing work-life balance.

The company offers an exceptionally flexible, people-first culture. The team works collaboratively, leadership trusts its people, and employees are given the flexibility to manage their schedules around both professional and personal commitments.

This individual will lead a talented internal audit team and partner closely with senior executives across the organization. The role goes well beyond traditional audit execution and offers significant involvement in risk strategy, business operations, process improvement, data analytics and AI.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a high-performing internal audit team.
• Help shape the organization's risk-based audit strategy and annual audit plan.
• Partner with senior executives and business leaders to identify risks and improve business processes.
• Oversee operational, financial, compliance and risk-focused audits.
• Build strong relationships throughout the organization and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership.
• Use data analytics, automation and AI to make the audit function more efficient and insightful.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, processes, efficiencies and overall business performance.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving risk, controls and compliance.
• Mentor and develop team members with an emphasis on career growth and internal mobility.
• Help continue to modernize an already evolving internal audit function.

What They're Looking For

• Approximately 12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk, accounting or a related area.
• Prior leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Experience within a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, SOX and audit standards.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or similar professional certification preferred.
• Experience using data analytics and AI within audit or finance is highly valued.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Someone who can approach challenging situations collaboratively rather than operating as a traditional "policing" audit function.
• A forward-thinking leader who enjoys developing people and improving how things are done.