• Dir of Internal Audit

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Lexington, KY)


    Description

    Job Title: Director of Internal Audit

     

    Industry: Publicly Traded Company

     

    Travel: 1–2 nights per month

     

    About the Role

     

    We are seeking an experienced Director of Internal Audit to lead and strengthen our internal audit function. This is a key leadership position reporting directly to executive management. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in internal controls, risk management, and public company compliance, with a strong foundation in SEC reporting requirements.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Develop, execute, and oversee the internal audit strategy and annual audit plan

    + Lead audits across operational, financial, IT, and compliance areas

    + Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and SOX requirements

    + Work closely with the Audit Committee, external auditors, and senior leadership to identify and mitigate risk

    + Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to stakeholders

    + Manage and mentor internal audit staff and third-party resources

    + Conduct special investigations and ad hoc reviews as needed

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

    + Minimum 5 years of recent public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or large national/regional firm

    + Strong knowledge of SEC regulations and public company audit standards

    + CPA preferred

    + Proven leadership, project management, and communication skills

    + Ability to travel 1–2 nights per month

    + Must be fully onsite in Lexington, KY

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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