Vice President, Internal Audit Jobs

Explore Vice President, Internal Audit jobs for experienced audit leaders ready to guide enterprise risk assessment, strengthen controls, and provide independent assurance to senior executives and boards. These senior roles are available across industries, including financial services, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Vice President of Internal Audit Do?

A Vice President of Internal Audit typically leads an organization’s internal audit function and develops a risk-based audit strategy. Responsibilities may include overseeing audits of financial and operational processes, evaluating internal controls and compliance, presenting findings to executive leadership or the audit committee, and monitoring corrective actions. The role also involves building effective teams and communicating complex risks clearly.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers often seek senior audit professionals with extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, accounting, or compliance. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is common; some positions prefer a graduate degree. Certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) may be valued. Strong candidates bring sound judgment, leadership, analytical ability, and expertise in audit standards, governance, and control frameworks.

Vice President, Internal Audit Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies based on industry, organization size, location, and the scope of the role. Many Vice President of Internal Audit positions are senior professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more; total compensation may also include bonuses and benefits. Experienced leaders may advance to chief audit executive, chief risk officer, or other executive roles.

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$115K - $150K *

Join a team that drives audit excellence by enhancing policies, supervising audits, and consulting on financial reporting. Leverage your expertise to mitigate risks and develop client relationships wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$230K - $350K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial oversight by leading the Internal Audit department. Drive risk-based audit initiatives, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiencies while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $280K *

Lead audit initiatives by spearheading data management and application technology coverage, ensuring robust controls within a complex financial framework. Foster talent development and engage with sta...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $94K *

Contribute to impactful audit and consulting services for middle market clients. Build strong relationships while developing industry expertise. Engage proactively with clients to address complex acco...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $126K *

Empower audit excellence by leading assurance projects, assessing controls, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and efficiency while delivering impactful recommendatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead comprehensive audits and enhance client operations. Utilize your expertise to drive improvements and mentor associates while delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality audits and financial services. Leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and drive process improvements while mentoring junior sta...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive audit services, enhancing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff while managing multiple engagements in a dynamic, results-driven environment...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive audit services for diverse clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance client satisfaction while developing industry expertise and mentoring junior...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Transform client engagements by leading audits and reviews, enhancing processes, and mentoring teams. Leverage your expertise to build strong client relationships and deliver impactful recommendations...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Champion a robust internal audit function, enhancing risk management and governance while leading a strategic, value-added audit program across diverse university operations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $200K *

Lead and elevate the internal audit function, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and controls while fostering strong relationships with executive leadership and driving compliance across...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $115K *

Advance your career by joining our dynamic Internal Audit team, where you'll support audit planning, execution, and reporting. Collaborate with senior leaders and enhance your skills in a fast-paced f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by leading SOX and MAR compliance programs, overseeing consultants, and implementing a scalable control environment. Drive governance and quality oversight while collaborating with inte...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful audit engagements while mentoring staff and fostering client relationships. Oversee multiple projects, contribute to firm growth, and collaborate with leadership to ensure excellence i...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$119K - $140K *

Take ownership of critical audit projects, leading teams to ensure compliance and risk management in technology services. Drive strategy as a subject matter expert while maintaining the highest qualit...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Drive your career forward by leading complex audit projects in technology services, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance strategies and uphold high...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Join a team that's advancing audit excellence in technology services, leading complex audit projects and contributing to risk management strategies across multiple organizations while ensuring complia...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team and lead complex technology audit projects, providing strategic insights and risk assessments while ensuring compliance and process improvements across multiple technology organiza...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Drive impactful audit projects within Technology Services, leveraging expertise to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance internal controls across global technology operations, collaborating w...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in risk management through comprehensive audits of technology services, impacting critical processes and emerging technologies while fostering collaboration acros...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at a leading technology audit team by managing complex audit projects, influencing risk understanding, and coaching team members while driving compliance and risk management across...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in overseeing audit operations, managing a team of auditors, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. Drive quality control initiatives and coordinate OIG-wide projects to enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $154K *

Shape the future of risk management by leading assurance activities across diverse lending products, ensuring effective controls and governance while fostering continuous improvement within the Intern...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $161K *

Unlock potential by leading audit engagements and mentoring teams, delivering tailored assurance services to middle market clients. Drive business growth while enhancing your expertise in a specific i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Vice President of Internal Audit do?question toggle

    A Vice President of Internal Audit leads an organization’s audit function, sets risk-based audit priorities, evaluates controls and compliance, and communicates findings and recommendations to senior leaders and the board or audit committee.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Vice President, Internal Audit jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for substantial audit or risk leadership experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CIA, CPA, or CISA certifications may be preferred, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

  • How much does a Vice President of Internal Audit earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; individual listings provide details about compensation when available.

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    Experienced Vice Presidents of Internal Audit may progress to Chief Audit Executive, Chief Risk Officer, or other senior executive positions in governance, risk, compliance, or finance.

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    You can search Ladders for vetted Vice President, Internal Audit openings and related senior audit roles paying $100,000 or more.