
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
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to:
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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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
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to:
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr