Internal Audit Director
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Melville • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead the company-wide internal audit function, including strategy development, risk-based planning, and audit execution.
- Oversee and manage the organization’s SOX 404 compliance program, including scoping, documentation, testing, and remediation of internal controls over financial reporting.
- Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, ensuring effective coordination and alignment of SOX and audit efforts.
- Provide regular reports to executive management and the Audit Committee regarding audit findings, risk exposure, and compliance trends, including Audit Committee meeting materials.
- Develop and enhance the internal audit methodology in accordance with the COSO framework and GAAP standards.
- Identify and communicate key business risks and control gaps, and influence business leaders to strengthen internal controls and risk management practices.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the company’s financial accounting and reporting process owners with respect to SOX compliance, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and proactively adjust audit strategy to maintain compliance and mitigate emerging risks.
- Support strategic initiatives, including systems implementations, mergers/acquisitions, and process transformations, with appropriate control oversight.
- Drive the use of technology and data analytics to enhance audit efficiency and insight.
- Travel as needed to business unit sites in the U.S. and Canada to effectively engage with finance and accounting teams and business leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required; additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred.
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or financial controls, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Prior experience with a Big Four accounting firm strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in SOX 404, enterprise risk management, and internal controls evaluation.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Experience in a public company or highly regulated industry (e.g., defense, financial services, healthcare, or technology).
- Ability to work in the Melville, NY office 2-3 days per week.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
internal auditSOX 404 compliancerisk managementCOSO frameworkGAAP standardsdata analyticsfinancial reportinginternal controls evaluationaudit methodologyregulatory compliance
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationinfluencingstrategic thinkingaccountabilityintegritycontinuous improvementcollaborationreporting
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)