ASSA ABLOY Group · 15 hours ago
Director, Internal Audit
Austin, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expASSA ABLOY is a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead their internal audit function. The role involves developing audit plans, identifying control deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Developing and leading the audit plan, overseeing comprehensive assurance audits aimed at assessing the effectiveness of existing controls, operational efficiencies, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Specify the scope of audits to provide clarity on areas of focus
Identifying, evaluating, and addressing control deficiencies during audits, providing recommendations for improvements. Proactively identifying emerging risks and potential control deficiencies through ongoing risk assessments and monitoring activities
Assisting business partners with the development of remediation plans to mitigate weaknesses
Reviewing operational and finance department business processes and suggest ways to improve such processes
Preparing detailed audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommended actions, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability within the organization. Leverage modern reporting tools and AI‑driven summarization to enhance clarity and speed
Cultivating strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including business area managers, division and group management, and external auditors, to ensure alignment, transparency, and buy-in for audit findings and recommendations
Interacting with the global internal audit team, comprising the VP & Head of Group Internal Audit, internal auditors from other divisions, and the guest auditor pool, participating in internal audit team meetings to share insights and best practices. Contribute to the modernization of Group Internal Audit through knowledge sharing, digital tooling adoption, and cross‑division analytics initiatives
Regularly reporting on the progress of the audit plan and the status of open audit findings, emphasizing proactive risk management and continuous improvement initiatives. Utilize dashboards, data analytics and predictive indicators to support continuous monitoring
Reviewing and facilitating the internal control framework and the annual internal control self-assessment
Working closely with the Divisional Code of Conduct Committee to effectively address governance and compliance issues, including leading and coordinating special investigations into potential governance and compliance issues, fostering a culture of compliance, ethics, and integrity within the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, management information systems, or related field
10-15 years of corporate work experience
8-10 years of related internal audit, internal controls or applicable assurance experience
Demonstrated ability and passion for driving a modern digital audit function, including advanced data analytics, AI‑augmented testing, automation, process mining, and digital audit assistants
Advanced proficiency in analyzing end-to-end operational and financial processes, with a focus on driving efficiency and effectiveness
Solid understanding of financial reporting principles, including IFRS, and experience with financial reporting systems such as HFM or OneStream
Strong data analytical skills, with proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel
Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, Qlik, or Tableau is a plus
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effectively interacting with and presenting to senior management
Flexible and adaptable to meet sudden non-routine and unstructured requests while identifying potential issues/risks
Willingness to travel internationally to fulfill the role
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization, with a keen understanding of organizational dynamics and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams
Hands‑on experience using AI and Power BI to support audit testing, identify anomalies, and strengthen assurance quality
Experience directly managing a small team
Preferred
Certified public accountant (CPA), certified internal auditor (CIA) or MBA are preferred
Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred
Experience with a Big 4 firm is highly desirable
Experience with Python/SQL or process‑mining tools such as Celonis is also an advantage
Benefits
Competitive salary and rewards package
Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
Company
ASSA ABLOY Group
ASSA ABLOY Group is a door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. It is a sub-organization of ASSA ABLOY Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2020-10-09Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Eva Karlsson
Vice President Business Area Air Handling Cooling & Heating
John McGuire
Vice President of Corporate Development - Yale & August Home
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