Internal Audit/SOX Director

Description:
Our client seeks an Internal Audit/SOX Director who will lead independent and objective assessments of financial statements and internal controls, enhance credibility of information for stakeholders, and build, optimize, and deliver internal audit services across industries. The role will set strategic direction, lead business development, and oversee multiple projects while leveraging AI and risk technologies to address risk. The Director will promote quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset, create a healthy working environment, and collaborate across networks to drive growth.
Rate: $135.00 to $140.00 per hour W2
Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction and development of internal audit services across industries.
• Oversee implementation of internal audit function setups, transformations, and managed services.
• Utilize AI and risk technology to enhance audit processes and deliver innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to evaluate regulatory compliance and assess governance and risk management.
• Drive business growth by identifying market opportunities and converting them into engagements.
• Mentor and guide next-generation leaders within the internal audit team.
• Promote a culture of quality, integrity, and inclusion while safeguarding reputation.
• Develop and implement business process improvements to optimize audit efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations to deliver value-driven audit services.
• Confirm data integrity, security, and compliance within audit frameworks.

Experience Requirements:

• Proven leadership in Internal Audit and SOX at the Director level.
• Order-to-Cash controls design and remediation experience.
• Track record building and transforming internal audit functions, including co-sourcing and managed services.
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI and risk technologies within audit.
• Business development capability with successful conversion of market opportunities.
• Client-facing advisory experience across multiple industries.
• Strong stakeholder management, governance, and risk assessment expertise.
• Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiency.

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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
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