Corus International · 20 hours ago
Director, Internal Audit
Washington,DC,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$102K/yr - $163K/yr
8+ years expCorus International is seeking a Director, Internal Audit to join our Finance and Administration team at the Headquarters in Washington, DC. The Director will lead and advance the internal audit function across all Corus entities, overseeing a team and directing complex operational, financial, and compliance audits to evaluate internal control effectiveness and ensure risk mitigation.
BankingNon ProfitPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate all internal audit engagements related to project audits and other regulatory audit requirements, ensuring they fulfill the mandates established by Corus' Leadership Team, Board of Directors and Audit Risk Committee (ARC)
Provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and internal controls, including the design and operation of controls, risk-mitigation strategies, and overall compliance with Corus' policies and procedures
Lead, manage and review all internal test work, ensuring thorough evaluation of the internal control environment and promoting continuous improvement of financial and operational controls, processes, and system capabilities
Ensure the overall quality of work produced by the internal audit unit, including maintaining and updating the unit's quality assurance standards as needed
Lead the annual risk assessment process to inform audit planning and guide the development of the audit strategy, audit plan and audit scope
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to select specialized external service providers for audit and investigation activities when required
Build and maintain key relationships across the organization to obtain information needed to perform audit responsibilities, provide business advisory support, and deliver strategic recommendations
Communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and prepare formal presentations including executive summaries and recommendations based on audit results for Corus' Leadership and Senior Managers, Board of Directors and ARC
Prepare reports and summaries that provide independent assurance over Corus' activities and operating units to support informed decision making
Oversee the execution of additional tasks and special projects assigned by management, including system implementation reviews, due diligence assessments, and internal investigations
Establish and maintain policies and procedures designed that guide the operations of the internal audit unit
Execute the administrative functions of the internal audit unit
Review the Internal Audit Charter and provide recommendations for improvement to the Standards of the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing SDIAI, while documenting existing competencies and verifying they meet all charter requirements
Lead internal audit advisory and related client related service activities, ensuring the audit plan remains on track and that adequate staffing is available to meet all requirements
Develop and manage a high-performing audit team whose expertise is actively sought across the organization to support improvements in compliance, internal controls, procedures, and overall performance
Develop employee-led objective setting and ensure alignment with team, functional, and organizational goals and priorities
Ensure the team's professional qualifications and balance of expertise remain appropriate and fully aligned with the needs of the audit plan
Mentor and develop staff to ensure strong succession planning and to identify and budget the appropriate training opportunities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years' relevant work experience
Overall experience must include at least 5 years of direct supervisory responsibility
Experience working with various non-USG public donors (e.g., EU, DFID)
Knowledge of U.S. accounting standards for non-profit organizations
Demonstrated excellence in finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting
Knowledge of U.S. Federal contract regulations and project management experience
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles for international nonprofits
Strong analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, enterprise-wide financial, accounting systems that include budgeting and reporting functions
Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and analytical skills utilizing advanced Excel techniques
English a must, additionally Spanish and/or French is desirable
Preferred
CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent international certification and/or master's degree preferred
CIA certification preferred, or the willingness to obtain; CFE a plus
Benefits
Three medical plan options with comprehensive prescription drug coverage
Low-cost dental coverage with 100% paid vision insurance
Generous retirement plan
PTO to include vacation, sick, holiday, parental, jury, international travel, and bereavement leave
Employer-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance
Employee wellness incentives
Employee work/life balance and assistance programs
Company
Corus International
Corus International works on international development and humanitarianism.
Founded in 2020Washington, District of Columbia, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Speckhard
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-06-27
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