LHH · 10 hours ago
Director of Internal Audit
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expLHH is a $1B global company experiencing significant growth and transformation. They are seeking a Director of Internal Audit and SOX to build out the SOX compliance function and internal audit framework, overseeing the transition of audit functions in-house as the company scales through acquisitions.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Brian Esko
Responsibilities
Build and implement a scalable SOX framework tailored to a newly public or transformation‑stage environment
Oversee and manage outsourced internal audit resources, with the goal of bringing components of IA in‑house over time
Lead SOX readiness and integration activities for acquisitions
Conduct annual and quarterly SOX scoping, risk assessments, and control testing
Remediate control deficiencies and elevate process maturity across Finance, Accounting, and Operations
Coordinate with external auditors and service providers
Develop and maintain RCMs and SOX documentation aligned to financial statement reporting
Provide clear, executive‑level reporting to senior leadership
Build and develop a local Chicago‑based internal audit team as the function grows
Qualification
Required
10+ years of SOX, internal audit, or risk management experience, including leadership positions
Direct experience building or rebuilding SOX and audit functions in a newly public, IPO‑readiness, or transformation environment
Required: Experience auditing or working with percentage‑of‑completion accounting
Strong working knowledge of SOX 404, COSO, US GAAP, PCAOB standards, and internal controls
Experience partnering with outsourced IA firms and external auditors
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Preferred
CPA, CIA, or equivalent strongly preferred
Manufacturing, construction, engineering, or related POC‑driven industry experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
Company
LHH
At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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