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Senior Director Group Audit, Americas

**Location:** Princeton, NJ

Does assessing risk and mitigating it sound appealing to you? Is collaboration something you value? Does shaping a new role sound intriguing? We’re hiring for a new position, Senior Director Group Audit, Americas, who will ensure that audits, which are tuned to dsm-firmenich’s group risks, are executed in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Come build and lead a team of professional auditors and develop them to build their competencies and promote their careers.

Group Audit is transforming our organization into three regions (Americas/APAC/EMEA), along with a Center of Excellence (CoE). We anticipate that the head of each region will strongly interact together, along with Head of the Center of Excellence, to align on processes, data sharing and work methods. The position serves as a chief audit officer for the region.

As part of the Group Audit Management Team, Senior Director Group Audit, Americas drives improvements, acts as change agent and co-creates the global long-term audit strategy and methodology to maximize added value to the Group. You’ll build excellent connect with regional leadership, as well as 1st and 2nd line functions and other assurance providers to bring governance and risk management processes to benchmark level. You will report to the Global Head of Group Audit.

Your key responsibilities

+ Ensure execution of the audit plan for the Americas

+ Build connections with regional leadership and act as a Critical Friend

+ Drive change: innovate the audit methodology to maximize value

+ Build, manage, coach and develop the audit team

+ Communicate results to internal stakeholders in a concise and constructive manner

+ Serve as liaison with business managers other internal compliance providers to assist the achievement of objectives and facilitate strong governance and risk management within the Internal Audit Group

We bring:

+ The chance to play a key role in shaping dsm-firmenich’s global audit strategy, risk management framework, and transformation in auditing processes.

+ A firm belief that working together with our stakeholders and clients is the key to achieving great things for the Group

+ A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome

+ Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity

+ The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.

You bring:

+ Minimum 10 years of internal audit experience in a publicly traded multinational B2B or B2C company required

+ Proven expertise in the field of internal audit; CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) and/or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) a strong plus

+ An ability to make an impact and shape the future in internal audit

+ Experience directly managing others required, along with proven leadership skills needed to build, lead and develop teams

+ A strong delivery mindset and approach with an affinity for IT and data driven technology

+ Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a plus

_The salary scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $176,300-210,000._

_In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements._

Our recruitment process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by **July 11, 2025**

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

Agency Note

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.