Vice President, Internal Audit
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with organizational objectives and key business risks. Establish and maintain an annual audit plan that evaluates financial, operational, and internal control risks across the enterprise. Lead the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, including planning, scoping, testing, deficiency evaluation, and reporting activities. Oversee the execution of financial, operational, and special audits across the organization while presenting findings to executive leadership and the Audit Committee. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Internal Audit organization, including direct leadership of the Senior Manager and broader audit team. Serve as the primary Internal Audit liaison with external auditors, coordinating testing schedules and maximizing reliance on Internal Audit testing. Establish key performance indicators to monitor audit effectiveness and leverage data analytics to improve audit coverage and efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Accounting, Finance, or related governance functions
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing audit teams and programs within large, complex organizations
- Demonstrated experience leading Internal Audit functions within a publicly traded company environment
- Significant experience overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance programs and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- Experience partnering with executive leadership, Audit Committees, and external auditors
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, internal control frameworks, and audit methodologies
- Proven experience developing and executing enterprise-wide risk-based internal audit plans
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX, COSO, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
- Experience leading financial, operational, and compliance audits across complex organizations
- Demonstrated success evaluating internal control environments and driving remediation of identified deficiencies
- Strong understanding of business processes, financial reporting risks, and public company governance requirements
- Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing relationships with external audit firms and third-party service providers
- Results-oriented leadership style with a focus on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with sound judgment
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant professional designation
- Big Four public accounting experience
- Experience within government services, aerospace, defense, engineering, technology, or other highly regulated industries
- Familiarity with government contracting environments and related audit considerations
- Experience presenting directly to Audit Committees and Boards of Directors
- Experience implementing audit analytics, continuous auditing, or audit automation capabilities
- Experience building or transforming Internal Audit functions within high-growth or evolving organizations
- Strong understanding of emerging risks and leading practices in internal controls, governance, and audit effectiveness
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