Cardinal Health · 16 hours ago
VP, Internal Audit
Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company, and they are seeking a Vice President of Internal Audit to lead the company's internal audit function. This role involves overseeing all audit activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and aligning audit priorities with the company's risk profile and strategic objectives.
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Responsibilities
Lead and continuously evolve a world-class internal audit function serving a complex, global Fortune 15 organization
Develop and execute a risk-based, quarterly internal audit plan that addresses key strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, technology and emerging risks
Ensure risk-based audit coverage across all major business segments, shared services, subsidiaries, and geographies
Oversee audits related to finance, operational effectiveness, compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, supply chain, and other emerging risks
Provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes
Oversee the company’s SOX compliance program, including scope determination, control design and testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation monitoring
Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX and related SEC requirements
Provide regular updates to executive management and the Audit Committee on SOX status, key issues, and remediation progress
Serve as a backup liaison to the Audit Committee, including preparation and presentation of audit plans, results, trends, and emerging risk insights
Deliver clear, concise, and actionable reporting to senior management and the Board, highlighting root causes, risk implications, and recommended improvements
Maintain independence, credibility, and professional skepticism while building strong, trusted relationships across the organization
Influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance
Work closely with the Enterprise Risk Management team to align internal audit planning with the enterprise risk assessment and top risk themes
Leverage ERM outputs to inform audit priorities while maintaining independent judgment over audit scope and conclusions
Provide insights and feedback to ERM leadership based on audit observations and cross-enterprise risk trends, without direct oversight or ownership of ERM processes
Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing, diverse internal audit team with deep expertise across multiple disciplines
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development, including the use of AI, analytics and advanced audit techniques
Manage the internal audit budget and external co-sourcing relationships efficiently and effectively
Identify opportunities to enhance business processes, controls, and operational efficiency through advisory and consultative engagements
Stay current on regulatory developments, accounting standards, emerging risks, and leading practices in internal audit and risk management
Champion the use of technology, AI, automation, and analytics to increase audit coverage and insight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent strongly preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or related fields, including significant leadership experience within a large, complex organization or public accounting firm preferred
Deep expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls over financial reporting, and regulatory environments applicable to large public companies
Demonstrated experience interacting with Audit Committees and senior executive leadership
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and how internal audit interfaces with ERM
Experience in assessing risk and designing controls in accordance with standards issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance assurance and value-added advisory
Executive presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills
High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to independence and objectivity
Collaborative leader capable of building trust across functions
Results-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Company
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.08B2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2006-08-16Post Ipo Debt· $78M
1983-08-12IPO
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