Director IT, Internal Audit

Overview

This role will build and lead a best-in-class Internal Audit function focused on risk-based IT audit engagements, delivered to executive-quality standards. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, the Director will own end-to-end IT audit delivery while developing the team’s technology capability and defining strategic technology audit priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IT audit and advisory engagements end-to-end with clear ownership, defensible scope, and executive-quality standards.
• Apply independent audit judgment consistently across engagements, including:
  • Calibrating scope to actual risk exposure
  • Conducting rigorous root cause analysis
  • Ensuring conclusions are well-evidenced (not checkbox-driven)
• Apply risk and control frameworks using sound judgment and translate findings into clear, actionable narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Use hands-on expertise with cloud and data platforms—including AWS, GCP, Datadog, and Okta—to assess controls and propose practical, effective solutions across key environments.
• Lead team development through structured coaching, clear expectations, tailored development plans, and a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and proactive problem-solving.
• Integrate AI risk and governance considerations into the audit approach, including GenAI and agentic AI model risk, bias, transparency, and data privacy.
• Adopt AI-enabled tools and data analytics to expand coverage, improve efficiency, and enhance audit impact.
• Administer and leverage the Workiva platform, supporting implementation of a risk-based Internal Audit operating model aligned to IIA Standards.
• Streamline controls and reduce manual effort to improve operational efficiency across the audit function.
• Build and maintain stakeholder partnerships with business leaders and cross-functional partners (Finance, Legal, ERM, Compliance, IT, Engineering, and Security) to help implement scalable controls.
• Serve as a trusted advisor across technology and data teams, shaping audit approaches for complex, AI-driven environments.

Requirements

• 12-15 years of progressive professional experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing IT risk-based audits at a high-growth, global company.
• Demonstrated experience building a risk-based Internal Audit function from the ground up.
• Working knowledge of IIA Standards and ability to apply them in practice.
• Track record delivering risk-based audits in a fast-paced, agile technology environment with competing priorities and evolving risk landscapes.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to produce executive-quality audit reports with minimal revision and translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable narratives.
• Collaborative, relationship-oriented approach with ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to translate deep technical expertise into impactful, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISA, CRISC, or CIA certification (one or more strongly preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• This role is remote.
• Base pay range depends on the candidate’s permanent work location.

For US-based candidates:

• CA, NY, CT, NJ: $245,000—$258,500 USD

• WA: $235,000—$248,000 USD

• OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI: $224,000—$236,500 USD

• All other states: $204,000—$215,500 USD

• Offers may vary based on candidate experience and skills required for the role.

• This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant and annual refresh grants.

Location

Remote (Flex First team). Base pay is dependent on permanent work location.

US states included in the pay ranges listed above.