Head of Internal Audit & SOX
$279,000–$326,000 year
Hybrid · San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
The Head of Internal Audit & SOX is responsible for leading the Internal Audit function, defining the audit strategy and annual risk-based audit plan, and overseeing the company’s SOX compliance program. This role involves partnering with the Audit Committee to provide updates on audit activities and key risks, enhancing enterprise risk management, and driving operational excellence through risk-based audits. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management, strong operational audit skills, and a deep understanding of SOX 404 programs. Leadership and communication skills are essential for influencing decision-making and creating partnerships across multiple departments.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Public Accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred)
- 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
- Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to influence risk management and control decisions
- Strong judgment and experience managing sensitive investigations, escalations, and complex organizational matters
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex risk and control concepts into clear business insights
Desired Qualifications
- CPA
- CIA
- CISA
- CFE
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