Director Internal Audit

The position is responsible for supervising and conducting various audits including financial, operational and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing for the corporate office and facility locations. The role reports directly to the VP, Internal Audit to summarize findings and identify value-added recommendations to operations management including follow-up on corrective actions taken. This role provides opportunities to work with various levels of management at the facility and corporate levels. Occasional travel to facilities required.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and review assignments requiring understanding and application of audit principles, practices and concepts.


• Direct and conduct internal audits including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and other operational, compliance, or financial audits, as assigned.


• Review and prepare detailed workpapers in accordance with established audit programs for all audit projects.


• Assist with the summarization of audit findings and preparation of formal audit reports.


• Follow-up on audit issues to determine adequacy of corrective action.


• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.


• Perform detailed review of audit workpapers prepared by staff in the department.


• Develop and maintain professional client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.


• Develop a detailed understanding of business processes across the Company. Prepare narratives and walkthroughs to document this understanding.


• Assist the Company's external auditors by researching requests, obtaining supporting documentation from business owners, and performing and documenting testing.


• Some audits will take place in other locations.


• Assist VP with various projects outside of audit scope.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting


• CPA or CPA eligible required


• 6-12 years of experience


• Ability to work both independently with limited supervision and in a team environment


• Must be self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)


• Ability to use discretion with regard to confidential and sensitive matters


• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with an attention to detail


• Must be proficient in various computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)


• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time