Director, Internal Audit

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Internal Audit Director to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Audit and Controls, the Director will lead the execution of the SOX program and the risk-based internal audit plan across all Titan America operations. They will manage the internal audit team and third-party co-source partners, act as a trusted advisor to senior management, and ensure that all assurance work meets the Global Internal Audit Standards.

Responsibilities

SOX Program Execution

• Prepare the annual SOX test plan and timeline.
• Evaluate control changes and remediation plans.
• Assess changes to processes and controls and update the testing program to match.
• Manage the co-source testing partner and hold them to quality, timeliness and budget expectations.
• Identify and escalate testing issues promptly.
• Oversee status reporting in Optro, the audit tool, including PBC (provided-by-client) requests and testing progress.

Audit Program Development & Execution

• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and develop the risk-based internal audit plan.
• Manage the audit team and oversee the audit process so that engagements are efficient, effective and in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Ensure that Optro is used for all assurance engagements and that post-audit quality checks are performed.
• Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders, and regularly update senior management on audit activities, findings and progress.
• Review and finalize audit reports and management action plans, making sure all appropriate levels of management review draft reports before final distribution.
• Track the implementation of agreed management actions and, where applicable, validate that corrective actions have been implemented.

Fraud Investigations

• Lead investigations assigned to Internal Audit.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, required.
• CPA, CIA or CISA, preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of audit experience, including at least 3 years in a similar role at a company subject to SOX or in public accounting.
• Deep understanding of internal control concepts and the COSO framework.
• Experience working with external auditors on SOX-related matters.
• Experience managing third-party resources.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), a plus.
• Auditing experience in an SAP environment, a plus.

Skills

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior management.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization and conflict-resolution skills