Summary:

Our award-winning client in the nonprofit research and development company is seeking a Director - Internal Audit to their team.

Responsibilities:

• Sets the tone for internal audit and internal control framework.

• Prepares annual internal audit plan and obtain Audit Committee approval in the June meeting. Obtains buy-in on plan from constituents.

• Work with the Director of Compliance and Ethics and Director of Government Relations to determine if there are compliance areas that should be included as part of the internal audit’s annual plan.

• Prepares audit committee presentations and presents to the Audit Committee at regularly scheduled meetings.

• Works with the Chair of the Audit Committee between scheduled meetings as necessary to discuss and prepare for topics and risk areas meriting review

• Establish effective working relationships with all key stakeholders, both inside and outside as well as being someone others will seek advice from prior to implementing new actions

• Serves as an interface between the company and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

• Responsible to resolve any issues arising with DCAM and/or DCAA in conjunction with the company-affected department.

• Amends Disclosure Statement as needed and resolves matters directly with DCMA.

• Partners with various process owners to obtain agreement on internal control and process efficiency recommendations.

• Ensures all issued audit reports provide clarity and value-added recommendations.

• Recruit, motivate, and train staff. This includes ensuring staff is adequately challenged, evaluated, and provided professional development suitable to their needs.

• Develop annual department goals/Key Performance Indicators and manage goals to achieve department objectives

• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of internal auditing, financial reporting, government procurement, and related areas.

• Develop annual department budget within established guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in auditing with at least 5 years in a management position that required establishing and managing internal audit plans and staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related area is required.

• An MBA is also preferred.

• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

• Proven experience with building, leading, and managing high-performance teams.

• Experience working with DCAA and DCMA management and government contracting environment.

• Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate to audiences with a broad range of experience.

• Ability to effectively deal with a fast-paced and constantly changing environment Must be able to act decisively with limited facts available.

• Knowledge and experience with the International standards for the practice of internal auditing.

• Experience holding people and organizations accountable for due dates and attention to detail.

• Active relevant auditing credentials required (CPA, CIA, etc.).

• Knowledge of data analytics and information technology concepts is desirable.