VP, Global Head of Internal Audit

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The Head of Internal Audit serves as a key member of the company’s governance framework, providing independent and objective assurance to the Audit Committee and executive leadership. This role is responsible for leading the global internal audit function and overseeing audits related to financial reporting, SOX compliance, operational effectiveness, IT controls, cybersecurity, ESG, and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong executive presence, deep public-company experience, and the ability to operate with independence while partnering effectively with senior management.

Primary Responsibilities:

Governance, Independence & Board Reporting

• Report functionally to the Audit Committee and maintain independence in accordance with public company governance standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee on internal audit matters, including risk assessments, audit plans, findings, and remediation.
• Provide timely escalation of significant control deficiencies, material weaknesses, or fraud-related matters.

SOX & Financial Controls

• Lead the global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program, including planning, testing, coordination with management, and reliance by external auditors.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and disclosure controls.
• Ensure alignment with SEC reporting requirements, COSO framework, and public company best practices.

Audit & Risk Oversight

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based annual audit plan, approved by the Audit Committee.
• Oversee audits across financial, operational, IT, cybersecurity, supply chain, and compliance areas.
• Assess emerging risks relevant to a public manufacturing company, including geopolitical risk, ESG, regulatory change, and technology disruption.
• Keeps management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors informed of the department’s activities and conclusions through involvement in the planning process and through written reports.
• Evaluate the adequacy of risk management systems and policies.
• Evaluate the accuracy of external financial reporting and compliance with governmental and regulatory rules and regulations.

External Coordination

• Coordinate effectively with external auditors, ensuring appropriate reliance, efficient coverage, and alignment of audit activities.
• Support regulatory inquiries, examinations, and whistleblower investigations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with whistleblower, ethics, and hotline programs, including investigation oversight.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Build, lead, and develop a globally dispersed internal audit team with strong technical and business acumen.
• Promotes the use of data analytics, continuous auditing, and automated controls testing to ensure efficiency and effective use of resources.
• Foster a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and accountability across the organization. 
• Develops and monitors the internal audit department’s annual operating budget
• Establishes a culture of continuous improvement that develops the internal audit department methodology to ensure audits and projects are conducted in a consistent and quality manner in line with professional (Institute of Internal Auditors) standards

What we are looking for: (Position Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or external audit, including significant public company experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in SOX, SEC reporting, ICFR, and Audit Committee interaction.
• Proven ability to lead global teams and engage credibly with executive leadership and Board members.

Preferred

• CPA and/or CIA strongly preferred; CISA a plus.
• Prior experience in a publicly traded manufacturing or industrial company.
• Experience with ESG reporting controls, cybersecurity governance, and global regulatory environments.
• Prior experience working at Ball

Key Competencies

• Board-level communication and executive presence
• Strong independence, integrity, and professional skepticism
• Deep technical accounting and controls expertise