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The Role
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director of Internal Audit to lead the firm’s internal audit function and provide high-impact oversight of risk and controls across our financial services operations. This individual will be responsible for designing and executing the internal audit plan, overseeing SOX compliance initiatives, and driving the continued maturation of the firm’s three lines of defense (3LOD) framework. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in internal audit and operational risk within a financial services context, coupled with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with the firm’s strategic objectives, regulatory expectations, and emerging risks.
- Oversee and review internal audits across key business areas including finance, operations, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
- Lead the firm’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, including risk assessment, control design evaluation, testing oversight, and coordination with external auditors.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on matters of risk, internal controls, and regulatory developments.
- Prepare and present detailed audit findings and strategic insights to executive leadership and relevant governance committees.
- Strengthen and scale the firm’s 3LOD model by formalizing control ownership, roles, and escalation protocols.
- Maintain expertise in relevant regulations and industry guidance (e.g., SEC, FINRA, FDIC, OCC), proactively advising the business on compliance impacts.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of auditors, instilling a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellence in execution.
Compensation and Benefits
Our firm offers competitive base compensation, benefits package, and a discretionary employee bonus program for eligible employees based on individual and firm performance metrics per the defined program guidelines. For individuals hired to work in San Francisco and New York City, the expected salary range for this role is $219,300 to $302,500; the actual salary offer can vary based upon employee qualifications.
Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our firm’s 401(k) plan upon hire. We offer paid time off, beginning at 160 hours annually and provides twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For a full listing of benefit offerings, please visit https://www.andersen.com/careers/faqs.
Compensation: In addition to competitive base compensation, our firm offers annual discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance and other forms of discretionary compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range scale.
The Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification required.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or external audit, with a strong preference for experience in financial services.
- Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling audit functions in complex, regulated environments.
- Deep knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), audit best practices, and SOX compliance.
- Proven ability to assess enterprise risk, influence control owners, and drive accountability across lines of defense.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact credibly at all levels of the organization, including with executives and board members.
- Strong project management capabilities and a proactive, strategic mindset.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).
Andersen Tax welcomes and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation (including gender identity and gender expression), mental disability, physical disability, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations. All qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Additionally, we make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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