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Director Of Internal Audit
The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the internal audit function and overseeing all audit activities across the organization. A successful candidate in this role ensures the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices and has advanced experience with financial and accounting applications, financial and operational controls, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO framework requirements. The Director collaborates with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and IT systems to ensure the integrity of the organization's operations and reporting and exhibits strong critical thinking, communication and technology skills. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant risk exposures, ensure the integrity and reliability of information and financial reporting, safeguard company assets, and comply with laws and regulations Provide independent assurance on risk management, internal controls, and governance Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership Audit Operations Oversee and manage audit engagements, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) Identify areas of potential risk and recommend solutions to mitigate exposure Coordinate activities with external auditors to support their audit and review procedures Team Management Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing internal audit team Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and professional development Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to staff Reporting & Communication Present audit findings, recommendations, and progress updates to executive management Maintain open lines of communication with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders as needed Requirements
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred Certification: CPA, CIA, CISA, or related professional certification strongly preferred Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role Experience in fraud detection and investigation Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, COSO, risk management, and internal control frameworks International experience a plus Skills / Other Requirements Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence senior management Knowledge of emerging risks such as cybersecurity, and data privacy Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations preferred). Understanding of, or experience in, the Community Association Management Industry a plus We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the internal audit function and overseeing all audit activities across the organization. A successful candidate in this role ensures the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices and has advanced experience with financial and accounting applications, financial and operational controls, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO framework requirements. The Director collaborates with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and IT systems to ensure the integrity of the organization's operations and reporting and exhibits strong critical thinking, communication and technology skills. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant risk exposures, ensure the integrity and reliability of information and financial reporting, safeguard company assets, and comply with laws and regulations Provide independent assurance on risk management, internal controls, and governance Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership Audit Operations Oversee and manage audit engagements, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) Identify areas of potential risk and recommend solutions to mitigate exposure Coordinate activities with external auditors to support their audit and review procedures Team Management Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing internal audit team Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and professional development Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to staff Reporting & Communication Present audit findings, recommendations, and progress updates to executive management Maintain open lines of communication with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders as needed Requirements
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred Certification: CPA, CIA, CISA, or related professional certification strongly preferred Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role Experience in fraud detection and investigation Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, COSO, risk management, and internal control frameworks International experience a plus Skills / Other Requirements Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence senior management Knowledge of emerging risks such as cybersecurity, and data privacy Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations preferred). Understanding of, or experience in, the Community Association Management Industry a plus We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.