Senior Director, Internal Audit

Job Number: 23176

Position Title: Senior Director, Internal Audit

External Description:

Our Company

Informatica is the only Enterprise Cloud Data Management leader that accelerates data-driven digital transformation. Informatica enables companies to unleash the power of data to become more agile, realize new growth opportunities, lead to new inventions resulting in intelligent market disruptions. With over 7,000 customers worldwide, Informatica is the trusted leader in Enterprise Cloud Data Management. 

We are looking for a talented individual with strong analytic and communication skills to join our team and head-up our internal audit and risk management function. In this position, you will manage and direct the activities of the internal audit and enterprise risk management functions. This position requires expertise in the areas of internal audit, including financial and operational audit functions and enterprise risk management. All work will be conducted independently within established Company policies and procedures and within professional guidelines for internal audit, financial and management accounting and enterprise risk management.

You will be required to exercise your own initiative and judgment in developing methods and procedures, directing activities of the audit staff and in developing and administering an enterprise risk management program. 

Reporting Relationship

Reporting to Audit Committee (functionally) and SVP of Finance (Administratively) 

Principle Roles and Responsibilities

The Senior Director of Internal Audit is responsible for the administration of the Internal Audit and Risk Management functions. The responsibilities include:
• Audit work fulfills the specific and general purposes and responsibilities approved by Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Audit work conforms to the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. 
• Direct and supervise all types of audits i.e., financial, operational, and IT audits as well as any fraud/whistleblower inquiries
• Ensure that the mission of the Internal Audit Department is consistently achieved
• Writing policies and procedures to guide the internal audit resources. 
• Coverage of all auditable entities/ areas as defined in the audit plan. 
• Develop organizational audit and business process control practices, manage the implementation of such practices and conduct financial/ operational audits. 
• Direct all aspects of the Internal Audit Department’s activities, including the planning of audits and projects, execution of fieldwork, and reporting of audit results to management.
• Generate written reports to communicate audit results to management, summarize findings via presentations to the Audit Committee, make recommendations for improved internal controls as appropriate and continuously monitor and evaluate program effectiveness. 
• Working in collaboration with the Executives and Senior Management of the company and the Company’s external audit firm.
• Maintain effective relationships with members of management, Audit Committee members, and the Corporation’s external audit firm. 
• Maintains effective relationship with the Auditees. Ensure resources of the Department are efficiently and effectively employed and ensure the development of Internal Audit function personnel. 
• Train, develop and manage the two employees in the Internal Audit department. Establish an effective training and development program.
• Lead the Company’s enterprise risk management program and collaborate closely with the Executives and Senior Management of the Company to ensure risks are adequately identified and risk mitigation programs are implemented and monitored.
• Preparation of annual budget and control over auditing costs. 
• Coordinate with external auditors/ other specialists. 
• Thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including audit planning techniques and methods used to examine, verify, and analyze financial and operating records, statements, and reports, and the requirements of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques of accounting, and of financial records and transactions.

• Experience in the software industry
• Deep understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Information Security and General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR)
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, systems, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of the principles of computer technology and systems analysis.
  • Knowledge and experience in marketing the audit department’s services to other functions
  • Knowledge about the theory of budgeting and the experience in calculating and controlling costs.
  • Knowledge about the HR aspects of managing a department independently.
  • Skill in the supervision of professional, technical, and staff.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and review oral and written reports.
  • Ability to motivate staff through proper direction and counseling.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
  • Ability to gain the confidence and respect of management and staff through attributes such as professionalism and positive attitude.
  • Ability to maintain current knowledge of:
  - developments related to business matters of interest to the Internal Audit function 
                  - new audit techniques and practices.
                  - new fields where internal auditors need to be trained
  • Ability to supervise the audits and to direct the activities in accomplishing the objectives of the Internal Audit Function.
  • Ability to effectively evaluate staff on their performance, both on the job as well as in written form.
  • Ability to develop an enterprise risk management program and implement processes and systems to properly identify, mitigate and monitor these risks.
  
  The ideal candidate has 8 or more years of audit experience with a Big 4 CPA firm and has been in an internal audit role for 5 years or more. CPA license required.

Informatica is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Informatica offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical, retirement, unlimited flexible time off and more. Our generous benefits vary depending on your geographic work location. It’s an exciting time to work at Informatica. You can learn more about our company, our products and services at www.informatica.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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At Informatica we know diversity drives innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and Informatica policy.

Travel Requirement: Limited

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