Driven Brands Inc.

Vice President – Chief Audit Executive

Driven Brands Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $226,100 - $403,800 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversee a high-performing team of approximately 10 professionals and a third-party co-sourced partner.
  • Lead the re-design and continuous improvement of the Company's SOX 404 program.
  • Partner closely with external auditors to coordinate testing activities, resolve issues, and ensure efficient use of the Company's reliance model.
  • Own and evolve the Company's ERM framework, including risk identification, assessment, prioritization, and reporting.
  • Lead or oversee internal investigations into allegations of fraud, misconduct, policy violations, and financial irregularities.
  • Oversee the annual franchise audit program across the Company's multi-brand portfolio.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, high-performing internal audit team.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee, CFO and senior business leaders on matters of risk, controls, and governance.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive internal audit, external audit, or financial controls experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated expertise in SOX 302 and 404 compliance, including program design, control testing, and deficiency management.
  • Experience at or with a publicly traded company; strong understanding of SEC reporting requirements and PCAOB standards.
  • Prior experience in franchise, restaurant, retail, or multi-unit consumer businesses strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record managing internal investigations and navigating sensitive, complex situations with discretion.
  • Experience building and leading high-performing teams, including management of co-sourcing and third-party relationships.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and credibly to Boards, Audit Committees, and C-suite executives.
Benefits
  • Driven Brands offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Get early access to 50% of your earned wages at any time through our myFlexPay program.
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