About the job
Internal Audit Director
Location: Norfolk, VA or Deerfield Beach, FL
Reports to: Senior Director of Audit and Controls
About Our Client

Our client is a leading vertically integrated producer of cement and building
materials across the U.S. As a newly public company, they are building a more structured,
efficient, and scalable SOX and internal controls program.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with them as they grow and develop the business.
People are central to everything they do. It is through their efforts and talents that our client has been
successful for over 100 years.

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Internal Audit Director to join the 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 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.

Key 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 skill