Director, Internal Audit

Summary

Join Brilliant Earth as the Director of Internal Audit, leading the internal audit function, SOX compliance, and enterprise risk management programs. You will design and implement auditing procedures, test key controls, recommend process improvements, manage external auditor relationships, and report findings to the Audit Committee. This role requires a strategic audit leader with experience building and scaling audit programs in growing, public organizations. You will lead a team of internal audit professionals, fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in SOX compliance, GAAP, COSO framework, and internal control design and risk assessment methodologies. You will also stay current on regulatory changes and best practices in internal controls and risk management.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive audit experience, including 4+ years in SOX compliance
• Public company internal audit experience at a managerial level, with responsibility for SOX compliance
• Expertise in SOX 404 requirements, GAAP, COSO framework, and internal control design and risk assessment methodologies
• Previous experience building and scaling SOX 404(b) compliance for a public company
• Background in Big 4 or comparable public audit firm
• Controls experience with physical goods inventory
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Experience building process flowcharts and narratives
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance
• Experience working in an ERP SaaS environment with company-specific customizations
• Experience with major ERP/Accounting software platforms
• Experience working with software platforms for close management and auditing (e.g. Blackline, Floqast, AuditBoard),SSO (e.g. Okta) and project management and issue tracking (e.g. Jira)
• Experience with flowchart software (e.g. Lucidchart, Vizio)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence at executive level
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong project management capabilities
• Demonstrated success in fast-paced and collaborative environments
• Commitment to respect and inclusion in the workplace

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and implement system of internal auditing procedures to verify financial reporting and control environment is consistent with company's standards and compliant with required legal and regulatory standards
• Oversee the company's SOX compliance program, including implementation of control documentation, testing, and remediation activities
• Lead testing of key controls and provide guidance on remediation efforts
• Recommend process improvements to company's control environment to finance, IT, and other key management stakeholders
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate SOX testing activities
• Lead enterprise risk management (ERM) program to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risks
• Report findings to Audit Committee on internal control environment and ERM
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on latest legal and regulatory reporting requirements, including but not limited to SOX, and communicate key findings to the finance leadership team
• Stay current on regulatory changes and emerging best practices in internal controls and risk management
• Lead and develop a team of internal audit professionals
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes high performance, critical thinking, and continuous improvement