Business Process Director - Internal Audit

IONQBerwyn Heights, MD

$128,445 - $167,497 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

CPA

Career level

Director

Compensation

$128,445-$167,497/year

Job Description

The Business Process Director - Internal Audit is a high-impact leadership role responsible for steering a risk-intelligent audit function. Operating as a senior-level individual contributor, you will bridge the gap between technical control requirements and enterprise-wide strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

Audit Strategy & Planning

Dynamic Risk Management: Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to develop and execute a fluid, risk-based annual audit plan aligned with organizational objectives.
Annual SOX Audit: Lead SOX control design and operating effectiveness including identification of gaps, operating deficiencies, remediation plan and partnership with process owners to optimize control environment
Continuous Monitoring: Evaluate emerging risks (geopolitical, technological, and regulatory) to ensure audit coverage remains proactive and forward-looking.
Design and execute a comprehensive ERM assessment framework to identify and evaluate high-velocity risks across strategic, operational, international, IT, and legal/compliance pillars, ensuring governance structures and audit priorities adapt to the organization's global growth and evolving tech-sector requirements.

Business Process & Operational Excellence

End-to-End Process Mastery: Lead audits of core value streams, including Quote-to-Cash (Q2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Hire-to-Retire (H2R), identifying control gaps at critical hand-off points.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Evaluate controls within manufacturing environments, focusing on inventory valuation, shop floor efficiencies, Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and supply chain resilience.
Root Cause Analysis: Move beyond identifying symptoms to uncovering root causes, delivering practical recommendations that improve business performance and operational velocity.

Business Combinations & M&A Integration

Integration Leadership: Lead the post-acquisition integration of newly acquired entities into the corporate Internal Control Framework.
Due Diligence & Day-1 Readiness: Support pre-acquisition due diligence and ensure acquired entities meet essential regulatory and SOX compliance requirements within established timelines.
Accounting for Combinations: Oversee the controls surrounding purchase accounting (ASC 805), including fair value measurements and the consolidation of fragmented financial systems.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

Trusted Advisor: Serve as a primary liaison to senior management, navigating sensitive audit findings with diplomacy and commercial acumen.
Executive Communication: Distill complex audit results into concise, actionable insights for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

SOX & Regulatory Compliance (GovCon Focus)

SOX Stewardship: Lead the Section 404 compliance program and coordinate with external auditors to ensure a seamless year-end execution.
GovCon Oversight: Evaluate internal controls specific to government contracting environments, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements. (Preferred)

Innovation & AI

Digital Transformation: Leverage AI and data analytics to transition from manual sampling to continuous monitoring and automated control testing.

You'd be a good fit with:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: 8-10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or public accounting (Big 4 preferred).
M&A Track Record: Proven experience managing internal control transitions during business combinations or legal entity restructurings.

Technical & Professional Skills

Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
Framework Knowledge: Mastery of GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB and IIA Standards.

You'd be a great fit with:

Industry Savvy: Strong background in manufacturing or organizations engaged in government contracting.
Systems & Data: Proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite/Oracle).

Location: College Park, MD

Travel: Up to 25%

Job ID: 1352

The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,445 - $167,497. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

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