Director, Internal Audit

Position Summary

The Director, Audit reports to the Sr. VP, Finance of J.M. Huber Corporation and is responsible for the general management of the Internal Audit department activities in accordance with Audit Department Charter. The role ensures internal audit resources are efficiently and effectively employed and that Audit Activities conform to the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.  The role interacts with managers at all levels including CEO, CFO, Business Unit Presidents and direct reports, and the Board of Directors.  

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs as the general manager of the internal audit function, leading a team of 8 auditors.  Develops and executes a long-term strategy to enhance the impact and effectiveness of the audit function and team members.

• Hires, trains and develops a team of auditors to successfully execute and internal audit charter and strategy and also positions team members for further development opportunities within Huber.   

• Develops an annual audit plan generated from a risk assessment process to ensure coverage of appropriate risk areas in the audit cycle.  Reviews audit plans, programs, activities to safeguard the scope, technical aspects and efficiency of the Audit function. 

• Oversees the creation of internal audit reports to assure all audit findings have been presented and reviewed with management and that corrective actions are taken as needed. Mediates disputes on audit purpose/scope, specific issues, level of findings. 
• Implements quality assurance programs to evaluate internal audit operations and performance and ensures all audits are performed in a manner that complies with generally accepted auditing standards and practices.  

• Acts as an advisor on proper internal control standards in operating, information technology and other administrative systems. 

• Conducts special audit procedures related to the Company’s financial, operational, and contractual matters and/or procedures at the request of the Board, CEO, business unit leadership, CFO and/or Sr. VP, Finance. 

• Attends quarterly audit committee meetings of the BOD and reports out on activities of the audit team.  Conducts private sessions with AC members as needed.  

• Collaborates with other compliance areas (Legal, Environmental Health and Safety) to give senior management a view of key risks; Develops Audit Annual Plan for Audit Committee approval. 

• Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in audit and risk management to assure audit plan is relevant and audit department activities are effective. 

• Establishes goals, policies & procedures, audit work schedules, and activity reports for Audit Department. 

• Institutes and manages a system of budgetary and cost control for audit department. 

• This role is located in Atlanta, GA and will be Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days work from home); 30% travel required.

Education, Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 
• 12+ years of experience with both accounting and large/complex corporations 
• Must be an approachable and influential individual who gains trust and confidence quickly through consensus building and who can operate effectively within a decentralized portfolio company with matrix reporting responsibilities   
• Must be hands-on in approach and willing to roll up their sleeves while taking responsibility for mentoring and development of less experienced audit professionals   
• In addition to strong technical competence, the best candidates will be able to communicate audit issues in a business-oriented language to senior management, the Board of Directors and Audit Committee   
• Manage and develop a high-performing team by creating a positive environment that challenges, motivates, and prepares members for advancement 
• Most importantly, this leader must have a proven track record of integrity, sound judgment, organizational building success, and results 
• Comfort operating in Matrix Environment. Huber operates a portfolio model of decentralized business units under a corporate center.  Huber leaders have both direct and indirect reporting relationships and must influence behavior of all employees   

Preferred: 

• Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus 
• CPA, CIA or CISA designations are a plus  
• International experience is a plus