Internal Audit, Senior Director

Overview

A global nonprofit organization focused on ending childhood hunger is seeking a Senior Director of Internal Audit to lead and develop its internal audit functions. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and involves designing and implementing a scalable internal audit structure to support governance, risk management, internal controls, and donor compliance across diverse global operations. The position requires collaboration with senior executives, legal and compliance teams, and the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board.

Location

• Preferred work location is the corporate office in Oklahoma City, OK.
• Qualified remote candidates residing in the DMV area (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) will be considered.

Compensation

• Salary range: $155,000 - $170,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with strategic objectives and global operations.
• Serve as liaison to the Audit & Risk Committee, providing transparent reporting on audit results, risks, and control issues.
• Maintain independence while fostering trust-based relationships across the organization.
• Ensure audit documentation and compliance records meet professional standards.

Oversight of Outsourced Internal Audit Partners

• Lead and manage outsourced/co-sourced internal audit vendors, including scoping, scheduling, quality review, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure outsourced work complies with IIA Standards and organizational expectations.
• Coordinate resources across multiple countries and time zones.
• Ensure timely reporting of audit findings, root cause analysis, and follow-up on remediation plans.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Advise on internal controls and risk mitigation strategies; lead internal control assessments.
• Partner with global and country leadership to identify control gaps and develop remediation plans.
• Support enterprise risk management processes including risk identification and monitoring.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance providers; assess findings and implement recommendations.
• Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of the internal audit function.

Compliance & Donor Assurance

• Evaluate compliance with donor requirements, grant agreements, and international regulatory obligations.
• Oversee special reviews, investigations, or compliance audits in collaboration with legal and compliance teams.
• Strengthen fraud prevention and detection practices across global operations.

Reporting, Communication & Modernization

• Deliver clear, actionable audit reports, trends, insights, and presentations to senior leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Track remediation progress and escalate overdue or high-risk issues.
• Communicate complex risks accessibly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Champion responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies in audit functions.
• Advise cross-functional teams to strengthen internal controls, monitoring, and policy compliance.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and professional standards.
• Assess organizational needs and recommend internal audit capacity building; manage team growth if applicable.

Capacity Building & Advisory Support

• Partner with compliance, finance, and legal teams to provide training and guidance on internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and strong internal controls globally.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while maintaining independence.
• Design and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program in conformance with IIA standards.
• Provide risk-informed insights and advice on strategic initiatives and operational changes.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of internal audit experience, including at least 4 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in a global organization required; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, internal controls, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting and regulatory environment, including 501(c)(3) issues, donor compliance, and gifts in kind donations.
• Proven ability to manage outsourced/co-sourced audit partners.
• Experience managing complex audits and investigations independently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including board-level and executive engagement.
• Expertise in risk-based audit strategies, finance accounts, IT, and audit practices.
• Experience overseeing internal audit engagements and operational aspects of risk assurance.
• Proficiency in leveraging data analytics to identify risks and trends.
• Strong skills with audit management software and data analytics tools.
• Experience with government-funded programs or federal grant compliance preferred.
• English fluency required; Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Experience with donor-funded programs (e.g., USAID, UN agencies, foundations) preferred.
• Background in fraud risk management or investigations preferred.
• Experience building, running, or scaling an internal audit function preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent required.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) strongly preferred.

Travel

• Estimated travel less than 25% of work time.
• Travel may include domestic and international trips.
• Valid driver’s license and passport required.