The global Leader of Internal Audit and Compliance is the strategic and trusted advisor charged with developing and implementing McAfee's audit strategy. We are seeking an innovative problem solver and collaborative leader with a strong mind for controls, financials, and technology. The primary focus for this position will be to identify the organization’s strategic, operational, financial and Compliance risk areas and provide Internal Audit services to senior management and safeguard company assets. The Director, Internal Audit and Compliance provides the necessary expertise to instill a culture of compliance and will be responsible for oversight of financial governance ensure consistent business integrity and ethics.
This role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer. You will work closely with Finance, IT, Sales, Operations to identify and present recommendations to leaders and ensure appropriate internal controls over financial reporting. This team also will serve as a key liaison to our independent auditors. Working for a fast-moving, private equity-owned company, the successful candidate should be prepared to grow, learn, evolve quickly, and to conquer new challenges daily.
This role is remote position located in the United States. We will only consider candidates currently in the United States and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.
About the Role:
Improve or develop policies and procedures used to guide and direct the Internal Audit Department.
Create and implement an Internal Audit process to prepare a comprehensive company-wide risk assessment, identifying critical control and operational risks; create an annual audit plan to address the top risks from the risk assessment.
Develop objectives, plans, and scope necessary to ensure adequate internal controls over financial reporting, as well as operational/channel partner audits.
Assess internal controls and identify opportunities for control improvement and operational efficiencies.
Organize and supervise a team of controls-oriented resources to ensure adequately document processes and controls, as well as complete monitoring and testing procedures where needed.
Direct and perform sensitive investigations that result in significant improvements in company operations, gaining both efficiency and stronger controls.
Identify controls improvement opportunities and confer with management and process owners to drive improvement.
Work closely with management to assess and develop internal controls necessary to support IPO readiness if / when opportunity may present itself.
Maintain deadlines while working with the external auditors related to the financial statement Audit and controls reviews.
Identify areas of improvement in policies, procedures and operating methods.
About You:
10+ years of experience with Internal Audit and/or public accounting with a global company; technology industry preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting; MBA or CPA preferred
Experience leading resources across a diverse international geography.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with executive presence – has the gravitas and ability to command the room.
Enterprise risk management and emerging risk monitoring.
Strategic, operational, financial, IT and Compliance auditing.
Digital savviness – ability to recognize and act on evolving technology trends and use data driven audit techniques (analytics, metrics, dashboards, etc.) to drive results.
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley.
Understanding of emerging risk management concepts and control models like COSO.
Superb interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and maintain internal/external relationships.
Demonstrates proficiency in accounting, financial systems and strong business acumen.
Self-motivated, deadline-driven, ability to work autonomously with little oversight.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict reporting deadlines.
Effective decision-making skills; can choose a prompt course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk.
Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate.
Ability to build consensus amongst various stakeholders with competing priorities.
Effective change management skills.
Availability for occasional domestic or international travel.
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Company Overview
McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.
Company Benefits and Perks:
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.
- Bonus Program
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Support for Community Involvement
- 14 Paid Company Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
- 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year
We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
The starting pay range for this position is $141,680.00-$232,760.00. McAfee takes into consideration an individual’s skillset, experience and location in making final salary determinations. For further details, please discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.