SVP, Chief Audit Executive

Voya Financial

Leading enterprise-wide Internal Audit and Financial Controls functions for Voya Financial. Serving as a trusted advisor to the Board and executive leadership on risk management and governance.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeNew York City • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $259,800 - $324,744 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Voya’s enterprise-wide Internal Audit and FCR functions , delivering coordinated, risk-based assurance across financial, operational, and regulatory domains
Oversee the design, execution, and continuous improvement of ICFR, SOX, and financial controls frameworks
Drive end-to-end visibility into control effectiveness, systemic risks, and remediation outcomes
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee and executive leadership , delivering clear, credible perspectives on risk, controls, and governance
Translate audit findings into forward-looking insights that inform business decisions and enterprise strategy
Provide independent assurance over financial reporting integrity and control effectiveness , while maintaining clear separation from control ownership
Partner across Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Legal to align audit coverage with enterprise priorities
Monitor and challenge management on the timely and effective remediation of audit findings
Advance the audit function through automation, data analytics, and continuous controls monitoring
Strengthen reporting and insights to be more proactive, risk-aware, and decision-oriented
Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and enhance control environments across the enterprise
Build and lead a high-performing Internal Audit and FCR organization with strong technical depth and enterprise mindset

Requirements

What you’ll need

Executive leadership experience in Internal Audit, Financial Controls, and SOX within a complex, regulated environment (financial services preferred)
Deep expertise in ICFR, financial reporting risk, regulatory frameworks, and enterprise risk management
Proven ability to engage and influence Audit Committees, regulators, and senior executives
Track record of modernizing audit functions through data, automation, and continuous monitoring
Strong leadership presence and the ability to build and develop high-performing teams
Bachelor's degree required; CPA, CIA, or advanced degree strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

Internal AuditFinancial ControlsSOXICFRData AnalyticsContinuous Controls MonitoringRisk ManagementFinancial ReportingRegulatory FrameworksAudit Function Modernization

Soft Skills

Executive LeadershipInfluencingTeam BuildingCommunicationDecision-MakingAdvisory SkillsProactive MindsetStrategic ThinkingCollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications

CPACIABachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree