Senior Director, Business Process Audit - Mobility - S&P Global

Overview

The Senior Director, Business Process Audit, is a senior internal audit leader responsible for designing, leading, and continuously evolving the business process audit program. Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, this role manages the full business process audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, audit planning, fieldwork, findings, and executive reporting. This position ensures that core business processes operate effectively, key risks are identified and mitigated, and internal controls meet governance standards. The ideal candidate has extensive Big 4 or public accounting experience, strong expertise in SOX and non-SOX audit processes, and the leadership skills to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across a global enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on internal control matters and audit findings.
• Conduct and oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify emerging risks and audit focus areas.
• Develop, own, and execute a comprehensive annual business process audit plan based on a rigorous, risk-based methodology aligned with strategic priorities and control environment.
• Lead end-to-end audit engagements across key business process areas including Finance, Accounting, HR, Legal, Operations, Procurement, and Sales—from planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Design and execute SOX testing procedures, including project management, walkthroughs, control testing, and deficiency assessment, ensuring compliance with standards and external auditor expectations.
• Lead non-SOX operational and compliance audits evaluating process efficiency, control design, and risk exposure.
• Communicate audit results clearly and concisely to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, translating technical findings into business-relevant insights and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor and track management's remediation of audit findings to ensure timely and sustainable resolution.
• Stay current on regulatory developments, industry best practices, and evolving audit standards to continuously enhance the audit program.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of audit professionals, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in intellectual rigor, professional skepticism, and business partnership.
• Lead the development of AI-driven and automated audit processes to improve audit quality, efficiency, and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of audit experience with at least 5 years in an audit leadership role.
• Big 4 or equivalent public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• At least one active audit-related professional certification required (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP).
• Deep expertise in SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, and risk-based audit methodologies.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional audit engagements in large or matrixed organizations.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to present findings and recommendations to Audit Committee and C-suite audiences clearly and credibly.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with senior business stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Experience managing and developing audit teams with a focus on coaching, feedback, and professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience implementing AI-driven or automated audit processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay and retirement planning options.
• Health care coverage designed for both mind and body.
• Generous flexible time off.
• Continuous learning resources and career development opportunities.
• Financial wellness programs including continuing education support.
• Family-friendly benefits and additional perks such as retail discounts and referral incentives.

Location

This is a global role with responsibilities across multiple business units and regions. Specific location details will be provided during the recruitment process.