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LifeMD · 3 weeks ago

Director, Internal Audit & SOX

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$135K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

LifeMD is a leading provider of virtual primary care headquartered in NYC. The Director, Internal Audit & SOx will oversee LifeMD's internal control environment and manage SOx compliance efforts, providing strategic insights to enhance the organization's risk management framework.

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Responsibilities

Develop annual audit plans and schedules using a risk-based approach, creating a schedule of audits for short, medium, and long-term goals, related to internal controls over financial reporting

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing internal audit team. Promote a culture of diversity, integrity, accountability, and continuous learning

Plan, develop, assign, and oversee an internal program of audits that evaluate the accuracy of information and internal controls, the degree of internal and external risk, the potential exposure and the degree of compliance with applicable internal and external guidelines, policies and regulations

Lead cross functional advisory (i.e. ITGC) internal audit engagements. Coordinate with external auditors as needed

Act as the 'go-to' person for internal controls within the organization and provide trusted and insightful guidance for implementing controls in an efficient and effective manner

Collaborate with all departments to support organizational goals and improve processes

Communicate identified findings and propose recommendations to management; track the remediation and closure of findings

Develop and maintain close working relationships with department heads as well as our external auditors, ensuring a holistic understanding of key risks and processes of the organization

Proactively advise management on key risk areas and drive remediation plans balancing risk mitigation with pragmatic processes

Communicate the status of internal controls over financial reporting effectively with the Audit Committee

Qualification

CPACIASOx complianceGAAP knowledgeIT audit certificationRisk managementProject managementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsPresentation skills

Required

A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required and 10+ years of relevant experience (internal audit, external audit, or management) in a public company atmosphere

CPA, CIA licensure

A deep understanding of GAAP, COSO, Sarbanes Oxley Act, and PCAOB auditing standards and experienced in the use of auditing and risk assessment frameworks

Demonstrated experience managing audits within a complex operational and regulatory environment

Advanced understanding of financial and business and IT processes and the risks surrounding those processes in an online platform/marketplace environment

Strong understanding of financial risks of fraud and error and their overall impact to financial control environments

Strong project management and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment

Experience working with and communicating effectively with external auditors to ensure issues are identified and remediated promptly

Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills

Preferred

IT audit certification preferred

Strong leadership skills to ensure that the internal audit function operates efficiently and aligns with the organization's objectives

Strong SOx compliance expertise to oversee the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls

Extensive audit experience to develop and execute effective audit plans and ensure that audits are thorough and that recommendations enhance internal controls and operational efficiency

Strong risk management skills to proactively address potential issues and implement strategies to minimize risk exposure

Effective communication skills to ensure that audit results are clearly understood and that there is collaboration across departments for implementing improvements

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Unlimited PTO Policy

Commuter Benefits

Paid Holidays

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Company

LifeMD

LifeMD is a telehealth company that provides a high-quality, cost-effective, and convenient way to access primary and specialized healthcare from the comfort of one’s home.

Founded in 2016

Huntington Beach, California, USA

201-500 employees