Industry: Enterprise SaaS, AI-Enabled Technology, Cloud Platforms, Cybersecurity, Financial Governance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Digital Business Transformation
Location: USA Remote
Compensation Package: $420K – $500K
We are a large, enterprise-scale SaaS, AI-enabled technology, cloud platform, cybersecurity, financial governance, risk management, internal audit, and digital business transformation organization supporting complex operations, enterprise customers, distributed teams, digital platforms, financial systems, vendor ecosystems, regulatory expectations, and technology-enabled business processes across the United States. The company operates in a high-growth environment where audit leadership directly influences governance discipline, operational trust, financial integrity, cybersecurity readiness, process maturity, risk visibility, compliance strength, and long-term enterprise value.
This is not a traditional audit leadership role focused only on annual audit plans, control testing, or issue tracking. The Chief Audit Executive will serve as a strategic enterprise risk and assurance leader responsible for building a modern internal audit function that provides independent insight, improves governance, strengthens controls, evaluates operational risk, supports audit committee confidence, and helps leadership make better decisions in a complex digital business environment.
The company is continuing to invest in internal controls, enterprise risk visibility, AI-enabled audit analytics, cybersecurity audit coverage, SOX readiness, operational audit maturity, financial governance, data-driven assurance, third-party risk review, business process improvement, regulatory readiness, fraud risk management, technology controls, and audit committee reporting. As the organization scales, leadership is seeking a Chief Audit Executive who can bring executive presence, audit independence, business judgment, risk intelligence, technical depth, and strong communication to a highly visible role.
The Chief Audit Executive will lead the enterprise’s internal audit strategy across risk-based audit planning, operational audits, financial controls, technology audits, cybersecurity assurance, compliance reviews, SOX support, audit committee reporting, issue remediation monitoring, enterprise risk partnership, third-party risk review, data analytics, and audit team development. This executive will work closely with the Audit Committee, Board, CEO, CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, General Counsel, CISO, CIO, CTO, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Operations, Product, Engineering, HR, Procurement, Data Analytics, and Executive Leadership.
This role requires a leader who understands both audit independence and business practicality. The ideal candidate will know how to build credible audit plans, evaluate risk across technology and business operations, communicate findings without creating unnecessary friction, partner with leaders on remediation, support strong governance, use data to improve audit coverage, and advise the Audit Committee with clarity and confidence.
The selected candidate will help define how the company strengthens assurance, controls, governance, and risk discipline at scale. This includes improving audit methodology, modernizing audit analytics, expanding technology and cybersecurity audit coverage, improving issue tracking, strengthening control accountability, and ensuring the internal audit operates as a trusted, independent, and value-adding function.
This is a high-impact executive opportunity for an internal audit leader who wants to shape governance, advise the Board, strengthen enterprise controls, improve risk visibility, and help a large technology-driven organization scale with integrity, accountability, and confidence.
• Lead the company’s enterprise internal audit strategy across risk-based audit planning, operational audits, financial controls, technology audits, cybersecurity assurance, compliance reviews, SOX readiness, and audit committee reporting.
• Develop and execute an annual and multi-year audit plan based on enterprise risk, business priorities, regulatory expectations, financial reporting needs, technology exposure, and operational complexity.
• Report directly to the Audit Committee where appropriate and provide independent updates on audit results, risk themes, control gaps, remediation progress, audit plan status, and governance matters.
• Partner with the CEO, CFO, General Counsel, Chief Accounting Officer, CISO, CIO, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Executive Leadership while maintaining appropriate audit independence.
• Oversee audits across finance, accounting, revenue operations, procurement, vendor management, cybersecurity, IT controls, data governance, privacy, HR, customer operations, product operations, and enterprise processes.
• Lead technology and cybersecurity audit coverage, including access controls, change management, incident response readiness, cloud controls, data protection, vulnerability management, and IT governance.
• Strengthen SOX readiness and internal control programs in partnership with Finance, Accounting, IT, Legal, Compliance, and external auditors.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across key business processes, financial systems, technology platforms, reporting workflows, data controls, and operational procedures.
• Build audit analytics capabilities using data, automation, dashboards, exception reporting, risk indicators, sampling tools, and continuous monitoring where appropriate.
• Lead issue management and remediation tracking, including management action plans, ownership clarity, due dates, risk ratings, validation testing, and executive escalation.
• Prepare audit committee materials, executive summaries, risk reports, audit findings, control themes, remediation updates, and governance recommendations.
• Partner with external auditors and advisors to coordinate audit activities, reduce duplication, support control testing, and improve audit readiness.
• Monitor emerging risks related to AI adoption, cybersecurity, data privacy, regulatory changes, third-party vendors, financial reporting, operational resilience, and digital transformation.
• Build, mentor, and lead internal audit teams while creating a culture of independence, objectivity, professionalism, analytical rigor, practical judgment, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Cybersecurity, or a related field required.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM, CRMA, CISSP, or similar professional certification strongly preferred.
• MBA, master’s degree, or advanced education in accounting, audit, information systems, risk management, cybersecurity, or business leadership preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, SOX, financial controls, technology audit, compliance audit, governance, or enterprise assurance.
• 8+ years of senior leadership experience managing internal audit teams, audit programs, SOX functions, technology audit groups, financial control programs, or enterprise risk assurance functions.
• Experience within enterprise SaaS, AI-enabled technology, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, fintech, financial services technology, healthcare technology, digital products, or large distributed enterprise environments strongly preferred.
• Proven success building risk-based audit plans, advising audit committees, leading operational and financial audits, improving controls, managing remediation, and strengthening governance.
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards, risk assessment, control frameworks, SOX readiness, COSO, ITGCs, cybersecurity controls, financial reporting risk, operational risk, and audit committee expectations.
• Experience with technology audit areas, including identity and access management, cloud infrastructure, change management, data security, vendor risk, system implementations, and incident response processes.
• Familiarity with audit, GRC, ERP, analytics, and reporting tools such as AuditBoard, Workiva, ServiceNow GRC, Archer, TeamMate, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical ability with experience using data analytics, continuous monitoring, audit sampling, control dashboards, risk indicators, and reporting automation.
• Experience working directly with Audit Committees, Boards, CEOs, CFOs, CAOs, CISOs, CIOs, General Counsel, external auditors, regulators, where applicable, and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent executive communication, audit writing, presentation, stakeholder management, conflict navigation, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Strategic audit executive with the ability to connect audit assurance, governance, control discipline, enterprise risk, cybersecurity readiness, and business performance.
• Strong independent judgment with the ability to maintain objectivity while building productive relationships with management and executive stakeholders.
• Board-ready communicator with the confidence to advise the Audit Committee and executive leadership on risk themes, control gaps, remediation status, and governance priorities.
• Technically strong and business-aware, with the ability to evaluate financial, operational, technology, compliance, and cybersecurity risks in a practical enterprise context.
• Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to use audit analytics, business data, control signals, risk indicators, and process insights to improve audit coverage.
• Calm and credible under pressure, especially during sensitive findings, control failures, audit committee discussions, cyber-related audits, financial reporting issues, or remediation delays.
• Collaborative and able to work with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Compliance, IT, Security, Operations, Product, Engineering, HR, Procurement, and Executive Leadership without compromising audit independence.
• Process-focused with the ability to improve governance, control design, documentation, accountability, and issue management across complex business functions.
• Strong people leader who can build a high-performing audit team, develop talent, raise audit quality, and create a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.
• High integrity and discretion when handling audit findings, control gaps, cybersecurity matters, financial information, legally sensitive topics, employee concerns, vendor issues, and Board-level materials.
The Chief Audit Executive will provide strategic leadership by ensuring the organization has strong internal audit coverage, reliable governance practices, clear risk visibility, effective controls, and disciplined remediation processes.
This role will help the Board and executive leadership make better decisions about enterprise risk, financial controls, cybersecurity readiness, technology governance, process maturity, regulatory readiness, third-party risk, operational resilience, and business transformation. The CAE will ensure internal audit is not managed as a checklist function, but as an independent enterprise assurance capability that strengthens trust and accountability.
Key areas of strategic support may include:
• Enterprise internal audit strategy and audit roadmap development.
• Audit Committee and Board-level reporting.
• Risk-based audit planning and enterprise risk assessment.
• Financial controls, SOX readiness, and control testing.
• Technology audit and cybersecurity assurance.
• Operational audits and business process reviews.
• Compliance audit and regulatory readiness support.
• Third-party risk and vendor control review.
• Data analytics, continuous monitoring, and audit automation.
• Issue remediation tracking and validation.
• Governance, risk, and control advisory support.
• External audit coordination and audit readiness.
• Emerging risk assessment across AI, cloud, cyber, data, privacy, and operations.
• Internal audit team development and methodology improvement.
The Chief Audit Executive will help ensure the company operates with strong governance, reliable controls, independent assurance, and clear accountability as it grows.
• Location: USA Remote.
• Primarily remote executive leadership environment with regular audit planning meetings, audit committee preparation, control reviews, risk discussions, remediation updates, technology audit sessions, and executive reporting.
• Flexibility required during audit committee cycles, annual audit planning, control testing periods, SOX readiness work, external audit coordination, cybersecurity reviews, sensitive findings, or urgent remediation matters.
• Occasional travel may be required for Audit Committee meetings, Board sessions, leadership offsites, process walkthroughs, control reviews, technology workshops, auditor meetings, or company gatherings.
• Regular collaboration with the Audit Committee, Board, CEO, CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, General Counsel, CISO, CIO, CTO, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Operations, HR, Procurement, Product, Engineering, external auditors, and Executive Leadership.
• Fast-paced enterprise technology environment with high visibility around governance, controls, cybersecurity risk, financial reporting, audit readiness, operational resilience, and enterprise accountability.
• Role requires handling confidential audit findings, financial data, control deficiencies, cybersecurity-sensitive information, legal matters, employee information, vendor data, remediation plans, and Board-level materials with discretion.
• Executive Internal Audit Leadership
• Risk-Based Audit Planning
• Audit Committee Reporting
• Financial Controls
• SOX Readiness
• Operational Audit
• Technology Audit
• Cybersecurity Assurance
• Compliance Audit
• Governance and Controls
• Enterprise Risk Assurance
• Issue Remediation Tracking
• Audit Analytics
• Internal Audit Transformation
• Board Advisory Support
Compensation Package: $420K – $500K
The total compensation package may include base salary, executive performance bonus, internal audit performance incentives, governance and controls incentives, long-term incentives, equity participation where applicable, and additional executive-level benefits depending on experience, qualifications, and final role alignment.
Benefits may include:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Executive performance bonus eligibility.
• Audit, governance, and control performance incentive opportunities.
• Long-term incentive opportunities.
• Equity or ownership-aligned compensation where applicable.
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• USA remote work flexibility.
• Audit Committee, Board, and executive leadership visibility.
• Executive coaching, audit leadership development, and professional growth support.
• Support for audit certifications, continuing education, cybersecurity audit training, SOX readiness, governance, risk management, and executive leadership programs.
• Wellness, employee assistance, and work-life support programs.
• Access to modern audit management, GRC, ERP, analytics, reporting, collaboration, cybersecurity, and business intelligence platforms.
This is an opportunity to join a large technology-driven organization where internal audit leadership directly influences governance quality, risk visibility, financial integrity, cybersecurity readiness, and enterprise trust.
The Chief Audit Executive will have the authority and visibility to build a modern internal audit function, advise the Audit Committee, strengthen controls, improve audit analytics, guide risk-based assurance, and support responsible business growth across a remote-first enterprise.
You will work in an environment that values independence, integrity, practical risk management, data-driven decisions, strong governance, and measurable business impact. The company is investing in AI-enabled audit analytics, technology controls, cybersecurity assurance, financial governance, process maturity, and scalable audit practices.
For a senior audit executive who enjoys advising the Board, strengthening enterprise controls, improving governance, and turning audit strategy into meaningful organizational value, this role offers the scope, influence, and leadership platform to make a major impact.
