Sr. Director – Internal Audit

Sr. Director – Internal Audit

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or related degree is required
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or equivalent is required
• 15+ years of progressive audit/accounting/business experience is required
• Proven experience in setting priorities as well as delivering and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes of an organization
• Excellent communication, written and oral presentation skills, including prior Audit Committee/BOD presentation responsibilities
• Willingness to travel as needed (~20% both domestic and international)

Responsibilities

• Develop and leads a financial and operational risk-based audit strategy and plan focused on evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes of the organization
• Assist with the development and execution of programs and initiatives to deliver the Internal Audit Strategy
• Lead an internal audit function that measures, evaluates, and recommends changes in financial and managerial controls as required to protect assets, prevent fraud, and maximize operational efficiency
• Establish internal audit methodologies, policies and procedures and activities to ensure audit activities are consistent throughout the company and compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Perform annual on ongoing risk assessments, using qualitative and quantitative data and enabling technology, to ensure focus on high risk areas
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the internal audit function, leveraging technology, data analytics, AI and other digital practices to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness
• Drive effective reliance, where appropriate, on other assurance providers and functions within Baxter
• Support advancement of Baxter’s Enterprise Risk Management Program
• Establish strong relationships with internal and external constituents including Baxter’s CEO, CFO, CAO, Treasury, Tax, Commercial, Integrated Supply Chain, Regional leaders and Functional heads, Audit Committee, and external auditors
• Support communication of financial risk exposure, control issues, and corporate governance related matters to the Audit Committee
• Support investigations, as needed, related to compliance and hotline matters
• Build and motivate a strong and cohesive team of future leaders through coaching, development, and empowerment

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley experience is preferred
• Enterprise Risk Management experience is preferred
• Background leading high performing teams that achieve results in complex, matrixed organizations
• Leader with experience in directly working with senior management as a business partner driving results and contributing to the success of the business
• Excellent business acumen including broad knowledge and perspective on the business as well as the ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately
• Proven success in attracting, developing, and engaging talent and enhancing leadership capabilities
• Effectively work across different cultures and promotes inclusion