NetApp

Director, Partner Audits and Investigations

NetApp

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Morrisville • California • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $198,050 - $264,800 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the annual Partner Risk Assessment, incorporating key risk indicators to develop a risk-based audit plan and determine audit scope and country selection.
  • Plan and execute audits of NetApp partners to assess compliance with contractual terms, company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate audit results clearly and constructively to partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with partners and internal teams to develop practical and effective remediation plans.
  • Monitor and follow up on remediation activities to ensure timely and sustainable corrective action.
  • Lead and conduct end-to-end investigations into allegations of fraud, misconduct, and policy violations involving employees and partners.
  • Leverage NetApp systems and data sources to assess allegations and determine factual accuracy.
  • Collect, analyze, and document evidence; conduct interviews; and prepare clear, defensible investigation reports.
  • Partner closely with Legal, Human Resources, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate actions are taken based on investigation outcomes.
  • Identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities arising from investigations to mitigate future risk.
  • Administer the NetApp Hotline, including triage of reports and coordination with Legal to assign investigations to the appropriate function.
  • Coordinate the annual enterprise fraud risk assessment.
  • Participate in quarterly reviews of financial exceptions and oversee follow-up to confirm appropriate remediation.
  • Review proposed contract language to ensure audit rights and clauses are appropriate for the services and risk profile involved.

Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, preferably within a global technology company.
  • Minimum 5 years people management.
  • Strong understanding of a two-tier partner sales model.
  • Proven experience managing and leading remote and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CIA, CFE, and/or CPA strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • High degree of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Proficiency with audit and data analytics tools; experience applying AI-enabled audit or investigation techniques is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel on short notice; expected travel approximately 20–30% annually.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement or Pension Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • various Leave options
  • Performance-Based Incentives
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • restricted stocks (RSU’s)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
risk assessmentaudit planningcompliance assessmentinvestigation techniquesdata analysisevidence documentationcontract reviewprocess improvementfraud risk assessmentaudit rights
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsdiscretionpeople managementleadershiporganizational skillstime managementconfidentiality
Certifications
CIACFECPA