Director, Internal Audit

Responsibilities

• Serve as the 3rd Line owner responsible for providing independent assurance to the Board, Audit Committee, and senior management on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Lead end-to-end execution of SOX testing, including materiality, risk assessment, scoping, walkthroughs (TOD) and operating effectiveness (TOE), while developing and overseeing the Internal Audit team.
• Manage the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) to reflect the current control environment.
• Manage the sub-certification process and support the CEO/CFO certification process, coordinating with process owners across the 1st and 2nd Lines to ensure timely completion and accuracy.
• Serve as the primary Internal Audit liaison to external auditors (PwC), coordinating SOX reliance strategies, facilitating efficient walkthroughs, and ensuring timely delivery of internal audit support.
• Deliver periodic reporting to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Stay current on SEC regulations, PCAOB standards, and COSO framework developments; proactively assess impact on the program scope, testing approach, and control environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification required.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or financial controls, with at least 4 years of SOX/ICFR program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing audit teams, including coaching, performance management, and resource planning.
• Strong working knowledge of COSO framework, PCAOB AS 2201, and SEC regulations governing ICFR for public companies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and cross-functional stakeholders simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-brand franchise, retail, or consumer services environment.
• Experience operating in control environments with material weaknesses being remediated.
• Strong collaboration experience with 2nd line functions.
• Big 4 or large public accounting firm background with SEC-registered clients.
• Familiarity with GRC or audit platforms such as Audit Board and Workiva.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of financial systems and processes.

Benefits

• Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.drivenbrandsbenefits.com.
• Get early access to 50% of your earned wages at any time through our myFlexPay program.

Pay

$150,000.00 - $267,900.00 annually

Schedule

Full-time