Senior Director Internal Audit and SOX
$200,000–$245,000 year
HybridEnglewood, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Own the end-to-end Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404(b) readiness program, from scoping and risk assessment through control documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation tracking. Build and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan covering financial, operational, compliance, and information technology risks, while leading all internal audit engagements from planning through final report issuance. Design and operate walkthroughs and effectiveness testing across financial close, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, treasury, payroll, and information technology general controls. Build and lead an internal audit team of 3 to 6 professionals, manage co-source relationships with external firms, and serve as the primary liaison to external auditors and the Audit Committee. Prepare quarterly reports on program status, open findings, and emerging risks, ensuring zero repeat findings before the external audit window. Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer and CFO on acquisition integration activities, quality of earnings due diligence, and compliance initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 12 or more years of progressive internal audit, external audit, or risk and controls experience
- at least 4 years leading an internal audit or Sarbanes-Oxley function
- Deep, hands-on Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 expertise
- Experience building or operating an internal audit function inside a pre-initial public offering, private equity-backed, or recently public company
- Strong understanding of information technology general controls and the ability to audit and assess them without relying entirely on a technical specialist
- Demonstrated ability to present to and communicate with an Audit Committee or Board-level audience
- Track record of managing relationships with Big 4 external audit teams as the primary client-side owner of internal control over financial reporting matters
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or both
Desired Qualifications
- Big 4 public accounting background at the Manager level or above, with significant internal control over financial reporting or advisory experience
- Experience taking a company through a full Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404(b) first-year implementation and integrated audit
- Familiarity with SaaS-specific risk areas: revenue recognition under Accounting Standards Codification 606, commissions capitalization, deferred revenue, and usage-based billing
- Experience operating in a private equity-backed environment and familiarity with sponsor reporting cadences, covenant compliance, and Board package expectations
- Exposure to acquisition integration audits, opening balance sheet reviews, and purchase price allocation validation
- Familiarity with Oracle enterprise resource planning audit and information technology general controls testing in an Oracle environment
- Certified Information Systems Auditor designation or equivalent information technology audit experience
- Experience with Securities and Exchange Commission reporting readiness, including Management Discussion and Analysis support, disclosure controls assessment, and sub-certification processes
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