VP of Operational Internal Audit Services

Job description

DESCRIPTION : Industry leading, strong growth, global organization has immediate needs in the Internal Controls Group for a Vice-President of Operational Audit Services . This position will function as an enabler of key strategic initiatives including evolving and enhancing Corporate Audit Services offerings related to operational audits and advisory engagements.

You will provide senior leadership to the internal Audit Group and the Board of Directors & the Audit Committee with assurance as to the effectiveness of the internal control process throughout the company .

This position is tasked with informing senior management as to the efficiency of operations and compliance with laws and regulations. You will report to the Chief Auditor Based in the Milwaukee, WI area. Key responsibilities include :

• Attract, develop and mentor exceptional talent with supervisory accountability for up to 12 associates
• Extensive involvement in enterprise transformation efforts, initiatives, and activities, providing expertise and recommendations
• Development and executive sponsorship of annual improvement initiatives
• Audit engagement oversight and administration of operational, IT, financial and advisory engagements across a variety of disciplines and areas
• Serve as the primary CAS liaison for the Finance organization's financial transformation efforts
• Oversee the effective annual execution of over 60 System Operating Controls (SOC) reports, including SOC 1, SOC 2 and agreed upon procedures reports.
• This position helps ensure business is managed to the appropriate level of risk while making certain the objectives of the organization are accomplished.
• You will ensure proper communication between management and the Audit Committee on key findings and judgments.

REQUIREMENTS: BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. An MBA or Master's degree is preferred. A certification such as CPA, CISA, and/or CIA is required. You should have 12 - 20 years of relevant experience - preferably with a BIG 4 firm or a large global company . Combination of BIG 4 and industry experience would be a plus. Financial Services, Banking, or Technology industry experience is desired including working in highly regulated environments.

You should have experience with large scale, transformational change initiatives, including working across and with various operating areas and groups that are part of a large enterprise You should have the written, verbal, and presentation skills necessary to interact effectively with Senior Management and the Audit Committee.

Looking for SEC level client company experience. You should have an understanding of the Auditors Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Publicly-held, global industry leader that puts a high value on quality of life, skill & career growth, and has an opportunity for vertical career-tracks. This position has a strong compensation package, tremendous benefit and retirement programs. Base Salary range of $160-190k + Bonus + equity + Relocation.

Job Type: Full-time