Ciena · 2 months ago
Vice President, Global Internal Audit
Baltimore
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expCiena is the global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. We are seeking a dynamic Chief Audit Executive to lead our Internal Audit function and contribute to the Finance Leadership Team, driving the vision and strategy for the internal audit function while collaborating with senior leaders.
CollaborationDeliverySoftwareTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Establish and drive the vision and strategy for the internal audit function, collaborating with the Audit Committee and senior leaders
Develop and implement a risk-based, systematic internal audit methodology to identify and mitigate emerging risks
Partner with business leaders to analyze complex issues, identify risks, and provide actionable insights
Participate in executive forums and Audit Committee meetings, advising on risk and control issues
Design and execute annual and long-term audit plans to enhance governance, risk management, and compliance
Ensure transparent communication with executive management and the Audit Committee regarding audit performance and findings
Leverage technology to enhance business processes, eliminate redundancies, and maintain competitive advantages
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in audit, internal audit, or financial control leadership roles within a public company
Active CPA license preferred, with technical expertise in audit and financial control
Proven ability to build value-added partnerships across organizational levels and functions
Experience supporting growth initiatives, including M&A activities, due diligence, and integration
Strong stakeholder management skills, including concise and persuasive communication to Boards and senior executives
Demonstrated ability to drive organizational transformation and scale audit functions effectively
Industry experience in global communication technology or services enterprises, with cybersecurity awareness
Preferred
Experience beyond audit, showcasing versatility in financial leadership roles
Familiarity with complex, customer-oriented global enterprises
Analytical skills to simplify and address broader business concerns
Results-driven mindset with the ability to make difficult decisions based on data
Exposure to innovative audit methodologies and technologies
Understanding of regulatory environments and effective interaction with external agencies
Experience in talent development and building strong leadership pipelines
Company
Ciena
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B
Leadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
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