Director of Internal Audit

Overview

• Salary: $185,000–$210,000 + Discretionary Bonus
• Location: DC Metro Area
• Work setup: 100% remote, with occasional in-person meetings/travel as needed. Candidates must be local to the DC/MD/Northern VA area.

This role involves building an Internal Audit function from the ground up for a large, national organization. The Director of Internal Audit will develop the audit charter, methodology, risk framework, annual audit plan, technology, processes, and team.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum 10 years of auditing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience building, establishing, or transforming an Internal Audit function.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, enterprise risk assessment, internal controls, COSO, GAAP, and SOX.
• Experience overseeing financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits.
• Knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Discretionary bonus in addition to base salary ($185,000–$210,000).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Retirement savings plan with matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Pet insurance.