Internal Audit Leader

Job Description

Overview:

This position (the Head of Internal Audit) oversees all operations within the department and helps the company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. This occurs through directing the execution and management of the internal audit plan, which the Head of Internal Audit is responsible for creating, as well as through performing special projects, as requested by management.

Location: Remote

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for ensuring completion of all elements of the internal audit plan, including:
  • The overall management and coordination of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 projects, including annual project planning, maintenance of all related documentation, key controls identification and testing, and coordination with the company's external auditors.
  • The performance of internal audits of various TrueBlue corporate departments and business units, such as the regional processing centers.
  • The continuous monitoring, branch audit and fraud investigation work performed by the Loss Prevention department.
• Manage the risk assessment processes that relate to SOX 404 and provide internal controls input and assessment related to other company functions, such as systems development.
• Incorporate technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) risks into the annual risk assessment and audit plan, including evaluating management's governance over the adoption and use of AI.
• Provide an annual assessment on the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's processes for controlling its activities and managing its risks in the areas set forth under the internal audit department's mission and scope of work.
• Report significant issues related to the processes for controlling the activities of the organization and its affiliates, including potential improvements to those processes, and provide information concerning such issues through resolution.
• Provide information quarterly on the status and results of the annual audit plan and the sufficiency of department resources.
• Maintain the internal audit charter and a quality assurance and improvement program, including periodic external quality assessments, in conformance with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Coordinate with and provide independent assurance over other control and monitoring functions (risk management, compliance, security, legal, ethics, environmental, external audit).
• Assist in designing methods to assess and mitigate business risks and propose methods to improve processes and problem areas identified by audits and/or consultations.
• Communicate findings with stakeholders in a timely manner, clearly stating the risks and facts, arriving at alignment on the root cause of issues and committing to implementing recommendations.
• Write audit reports that are comprehensive, yet easy to understand.
• Provide regular reports to the audit committee on the company's system of internal controls, significant audit recommendations and investigations into fraudulent activity and sufficiency of department resources
• Provide forensic fraud investigation support to the legal department, as necessary
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing internal audit team, including talent planning, coaching, and the management of co-source or outsourced resources as needed
• As requested and/or needed, lead consulting engagements that assist management with process improvement opportunities

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, or related field
• Twelve (12)+ years of audit experience including business and IT auditing, risk management, compliance, and project management, at least eight (8) of which should be consulting (Big 4 firm experience preferred, but not required)
• Relevant certifications (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or CISSP) preferred
• Familiarity with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO 2013 and PCAOB auditing standards

Core Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications and audit management, data analytics, and visualization tools.
• Experience leveraging data analytics to enhance audit coverage and insight.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technology risks, including experience assessing AI governance, model risk, data privacy, and related controls, and leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance audit efficiency and coverage
• Strong risk management experience, including: performing assessments and audits, working collaboratively with business and IT process owners designing controls for new lines of business/acquisitions and/or providing input to remediation plans (as necessary)
• Superior project management skills
• Demonstrated executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and the Audit Committee
• Strong analytical skills and a keen sense of professional skepticism.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will directly manage a US and India based team of managers and individual contributors.

Salary Range: $184,000 - $230,000 annually, depending on experience and geographic location, plus eligibility for an annual bonus, subject to plan terms.

Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.

Benefits and Well-Being:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found here.