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Copeland · 3 weeks ago

Director, Internal Audit

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Copeland is a global climate technologies company focused on sustainability and efficiency through HVACR technologies. They are seeking a Director of Internal Audit to oversee the internal audit function, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing operational efficiency while advising senior management on risk mitigation and process improvements.

CleanTechHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Sustainability

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Francis X. Smith

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing expert guidance and recommendations on internal control matters, risk mitigation strategies, and process improvements

Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, establishing yourself as a trusted partner who understands business objectives and challenges

Provide insights and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen risk management practices, and improve overall governance processes

Take a lead role in defining an internal control framework in preparation for SOX compliance

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in internal audit to provide thought leadership and ensure that the organization remains ahead of regulatory requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of potential risk and action plans

Assisting in providing strategic leadership and direction to the internal audit team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development

Assisting in establishing departmental goals and objectives in alignment with the organization's overall strategy

Establish audit programs, audit documentation, findings, recommendations, work papers, and audit reports to ensure consistency and quality of work

Recruit, train and develop direct reports, providing guidance on career progression, skill development, and professional growth opportunities

Maintain team engagement through continuous conversation and action planning

Foster a culture of strong ethics and integrity within the internal audit team, ensuring adherence to professional standards and ethical principles

Serve as a point of contact for external auditors, ensuring effective coordination of audit activities and timely resolution of any identified issues or concerns

Qualification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)Internal audit leadershipSarbanes-Oxley complianceAuditBoard toolsRisk management practicesPowerPoint presentation skillsMultinational organization experienceContinuous auditing techniquesAuditing standards knowledgeERMRisk-based auditsOracle ERP systems

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) professional certification is required

Minimum of 15 years experience, with 10 years at an internal audit senior leadership role

Prior experience with a big four accounting firm at a managerial level is a prerequisite

Experience in establishing and optimizing on continuous auditing techniques and tools including implementation of AuditBoard tools (SOXHUB, OpsAudit and WorkStream)

Working knowledge of implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

Experience with a multinational organization and managing international teams

Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create clear, executive-level presentation

Thorough understanding of auditing standards, techniques, tools (ACL, IDEA, or similar), frameworks

Experience in conducting ERM and risk-based audits and preparing detailed audit reports