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Director of Internal Audit

LHH, Chicago, IL, United States


Location:

Western Suburbs of Chicago (Hybrid schedule)

Compensation:

+/-$200,000 base + 40% bonus target (based on experience)

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match

About the Company Join a

$1B global company

experiencing significant growth and transformation. With operations across multiple countries and a strong pipeline of acquisitions, the organization offers expansion opportunity and the chance to shape the future of its audit and compliance function. The company is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to internal development, and strong executive sponsorship for audit and controls modernization.

Position Overview This newly created position will serve as the

first in‑house head of Internal Audit and SOX , responsible for building out both the

SOX compliance function

and the

internal audit framework

from the ground up.

Initially, this role will focus heavily on

SOX program design and implementation , working closely with and managing an outsourced internal audit provider. Over time, pieces of the function will transition in‑house as the audit department grows.

The company is

highly acquisitive

and operates globally, requiring strong leadership in integrating acquired entities into the controls environment. The business also utilizes

percentage‑of‑completion (POC) revenue recognition , adding unique technical complexity—making this an exciting role for someone who thrives in dynamic, evolving environments.

Key Responsibilities

Build and implement a scalable SOX framework tailored to a newly public or transformation‑stage environment

Oversee and manage outsourced internal audit resources, with the goal of bringing components of IA in‑house over time

Lead SOX readiness and integration activities for acquisitions

Conduct annual and quarterly SOX scoping, risk assessments, and control testing

Remediate control deficiencies and elevate process maturity across Finance, Accounting, and Operations

Coordinate with external auditors and service providers

Develop and maintain RCMs and SOX documentation aligned to financial statement reporting

Provide clear, executive‑level reporting to senior leadership

Build and develop a local Chicago‑based internal audit team as the function grows

Qualifications

10+ years of SOX, internal audit, or risk management experience, including leadership positions

Direct experience

building or rebuilding

SOX and audit functions in a newly public, IPO‑readiness, or transformation environment

Required:

Experience auditing or working with

percentage‑of‑completion accounting

CPA, CIA, or equivalent strongly preferred

Strong working knowledge of SOX 404, COSO, US GAAP, PCAOB standards, and internal controls

Experience partnering with outsourced IA firms and external auditors

Manufacturing, construction, engineering, or related POC‑driven industry experience strongly preferred

Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Why This Role?

Impact:

Be the inaugural leader building the company’s entire SOX and audit function

Growth:

Expand the function and build a team as the company scales through acquisitions

Visibility:

Direct exposure to the C‑suite

Complexity:

Work within a global, acquisitive environment with unique POC accounting challenges

Culture:

Supportive leadership, strong development focus, and a collaborative workplace

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Please apply here or send a resume to

Brian.Esko@LHH.com

for consideration

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