Director Internal Audit

Director Internal Audit

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
• CIA certification
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in internal auditing within a corporate environment
• 5 + years of experience in a leadership role overseeing audit functions and SOX compliance
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance requirements, auditing standards, risk management principles, and governance practices
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments as part of an integrated enterprise risk management program
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and systems effectively
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to senior leadership and stakeholders clearly and persuasively
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and manage both internal resources and external service providers efficiently
• Expertise in leveraging data analytics tools for auditing purposes (e.g., process mining, machine learning)
• Ability to partner with management to achieve common organizational objectives and develop an audit function that is perceived as adding value to the company
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (3 days a week) from an office in Boston, NYC or Norwalk, CT

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with FactSet’s business goals and ERM framework, with a focus on IT controls and data governance
• Manage relationships with third-party providers to supplement internal resources effectively
• Build out and lead a high-performing internal audit team, including recruitment, training, and development
• Collaborate with other risk leaders to ensure integration of audit activities with FactSet’s enterprise risk management program and with the members of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on risk matters
• Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of all internal audits to ensure compliance with professional standards and SOX requirements
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks and recommending actionable improvements
• Ensure robust documentation and testing of controls to maintain SOX compliance across all relevant processes
• Assist management with the formulation of actionable plans to address audit findings in a timely manner
• Implement appropriate tools to successfully manage and document SOX testing results and partner with the Company’s outside accounting firm by sharing testing results
• Leverage advanced data analytics tools to enhance audit methodologies and provide actionable insights into control weaknesses
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure robust controls are in place for sensitive data across cloud environments, databases, and analytics platforms
• Support predictive analytics initiatives to proactively identify control failures and emerging risks within FactSet’s B2B operations
• Track and report on management’s progress towards remediating audit findings

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting