Director Internal Audit $130 - $170K Plus Bonus

Job Description:
Job Title: DIR INTERNAL AUDIT

Major Purpose: The Director Internal Audit is responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction of the department and coordinating and orchestrating multiple projects by multiple managers concurrently within a specified function, process, or business unit within the Company. The Director has responsibility within a specified function for building strategic partnerships with the functional leaders in a portion of the company; managing all resources deployed and for overseeing projects in all of the following categories: controllership (strategic risk assessments, business process reviews); growth (M&A due diligence and business integration); and operational excellence (process improvement and Six Sigma).


Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities


Project Management: Develop a strategy to determine types of projects and resources required for all projects within a specified function and communicate that strategy to the department and functional leaders to gain consensus. Manage and balance the resources, timelines and scope/objectives of all projects within the specified function; Review and coordinate high level project plans; Manage communication of status and results to business owners and key stakeholders (Audit Committee, QEC, CFO, etc.). Accountable for Internal Audit budget and the effective use of resources and expenses.
People Development: Assist in developing a strategy for recruiting and hiring staff pool and then drive execution; Take the leadership role in training, developing, and managing careers of staff pool by identifying strengths/areas of improvement, providing regular performance feedback, and working with HR Manager Internal Audit. Assist in developing relevant training and instruction of classes. Market Internal Audit associates and participate in the "outplacement" of management team and staff pool members to ensure talent from the department has the opportunity to grow and develop outside of the Internal Audit department.
Process Analysis/Problem Solving: Ensure results from project teams appropriately identify, document and communicate the underlying core and support processes that support a business strategy using the Business Process Review and Six Sigma methodologies. Responsible for driving achievement of tangible benefits from projects. Build relationships with people outside the Company to obtain benchmark data, remain up-to-date with latest trends, etc.
Strategic Analysis: Become a subject matter expert for a specified function; Identify business strategies/objectives and risks; Build and maintain key relationships with functional leadership team. Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in the Internal Audit field and general business environment to ensure department audit activities are effective and linked to the Company's business objectives and associated risks.
Change Management (Building Relationships): Accept, lead and drive change for all projects/teams by embracing and communicating the visions, assisting functional leaders with implementation of methods to ensure that the change lasts-gain organization's buy-in, prioritize and integrate the changes into normal business practice, integrate with other organizational initiatives, identify and remove barriers to success, integrate the changes into normal practice, and identify the need to put the correct staffing, development training, rewards/measurements, communications, and organizational designs in place. Build relationships and communicate regularly with all levels of management including Officers and Senior Executives at the SSC and divisions.

Nature and Scope

Typically reports to VP Internal Audit
Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisaland professional development of subordinates.

Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

10 - 15 years work experience or MBA equivalent experience
CPA preferred; prior auditing or public accounting experience preferred
Ability to communicate with executive leadership
Prior Six Sigma experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Project Management experience in a corporate context.
Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Previous public accounting or consulting experience a plus
Skill in developing multiple approaches to solving problems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction