Director of Internal Audit

Director of Internal Audit

Salary: $185,000–$210,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Location: DC Metro Area

Office Situation: 100% remote, with occasional in-person meetings/travel as needed. Candidates must be local to the DC/MD/Northern VA area.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

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• This is a unique opportunity to build an Internal Audit function from the ground up for a large, national organization.
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• Rather than stepping into an established audit department, the Director of Internal Audit will have the opportunity to develop the audit charter, methodology, risk framework, annual audit plan, technology, processes, and team.
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• High-visibility position reporting directly to the Controller with exposure to executive leadership.
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• Broad scope across enterprise risk, financial audit, operational audit, IT audit, regulatory compliance, internal controls, COSO, and SOX readiness.
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• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, retirement savings plan with matching, wellness programs, and even pet insurance!
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• Opportunity to make a significant impact by creating a scalable audit and risk function within a growing national organization.
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Key Responsibilities:

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• Build and lead the Internal Audit function, including the team, audit framework, policies, and procedures.
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• Develop the risk-based audit strategy, multi-year roadmap, annual audit plan, and enterprise risk assessments.
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• Oversee financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits.
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• Design and assess internal controls/COSO, support SOX readiness, and evaluate regulatory compliance.
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• Report audit findings, risk exposures, control deficiencies, and recommendations; oversee remediation and closure.
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• Implement audit management systems and data analytics tools to strengthen audit coverage and identify risk.
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• Establish QAIP and present audit results and risk trends to the Controller and executive leadership.
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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
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• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification required.
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• Minimum 10 years of auditing experience.
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• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
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• Experience building, establishing, or transforming an Internal Audit function.
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• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, enterprise risk assessment, internal controls, COSO, GAAP, and SOX.
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• Experience overseeing financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits.
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• Knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations.
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• Advanced Excel proficiency.
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• Ability to travel as needed.
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If you've built an Internal Audit function, or played a significant role in transforming one, and are ready for the opportunity to put your own stamp on a department, we'd like to talk with you. This search is actively underway, so qualified candidates are encouraged to apply now for immediate consideration.

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