Director of internal Audit

Overview

This fully remote role is for a Director of Internal Audit responsible for building and leading the internal audit function from the ground up. You will develop the internal audit strategy, framework, and long-term vision, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on risk, controls, and governance.

Salary range: $185k–$213k

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy, annual audit plan, and multi-year audit roadmap.
• Lead operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits, ensuring timely delivery of actionable audit reports.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and prioritize audit activities based on organizational and regulatory risk exposure.
• Evaluate and enhance internal control frameworks, governance processes, and compliance programs.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to address regulatory matters, investigations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead healthcare-focused compliance initiatives involving HIPAA, CMS regulations, and other critical regulatory requirements.
• Develop, mentor, and grow a high-performing audit team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Use data analytics and audit technology tools to identify trends, strengthen controls, and improve audit effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA or related master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of auditing experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification required.
• Proven success as a Director of Internal Audit, Internal Audit Manager, or senior audit leader responsible for building or transforming an internal audit function.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, COSO, enterprise risk management, healthcare compliance, and internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare, payer, provider, correctional healthcare, or other highly regulated environments.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with audit technology and data analytics tools.
• Exposure to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $185k–$213k

Location

• Fully Remote