Corporate Internal Audit Director

Position Summary

As a leader within the Internal Audit Department, executes its mission to enhance and protect organizational value by providing independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, and insight. Directs and oversees multiple audit teams focused on information technology (IT), financial, operational, integrated, and regulatory-required audit, pre-audits, or special assurance engagements. Provides high-level oversight and strategic thought-leadership to accomplish the goals of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs overall operations of designated areas of authority. Interviews, hires, and directs personnel. Prepares and conducts performance assessments for direct reports, coordinates discipline and oversees Employee development as required.
• Leads the development of the rolling audit plan. Continuously monitors risk and maintains relationships with business and support function partners to assist in the development of the plan, including input from the Corporate Internal Audit Managers and the VP, Corporate Internal Audit Officer.  
• Oversees the execution of the audit plan approved by the Audit Committee by directing managers and their teams in the completion of internal audits, pre-audit engagements, and special projects. Approves near-final deliverables, ensuring department staff and work products meet the professional standards and guidelines set by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Assists the VP, Corporate Internal Audit Officer as needed, in the capacity of liaison to the Audit Committee, executive and senior management, external auditors and other risk and control partners.
• Provides strategic thought-leadership and cultivates innovation amongst the team and direct report managers.
• Recommends improvements and challenges current department processes to increase efficiency or effectiveness, as well as assists in maintaining current department policies and procedures. 
• Represents Internal Audit on critical ERIE committees.
• Prepares and presents materials to executive management, the Audit Committee, ERIE personnel, or at industry associations and seminars related to the value and function of the Internal Audit Department. Develops networks and creates relationships with other departments to enable flow of information and create a positive working environment with stakeholders, including significant audit findings or other relevant materials.

Duties and Responsibilities (cont'd if applicable)

• Participates in special audits or investigations and other ERIE projects.

 
The first five duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.
 
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, computer science, management information systems, or a related field, required.
• Master’s degree preferred.  

Additional Experience

• Ten years of experience in public accounting, internal auditing, IT auditing, or related experience, required.
• Knowledge of auditing techniques, including audit administration, data extraction, and analytics methodology required.
• Working knowledge of IT systems and controls required.
• Supervisory experience required.

Designations and/or Licenses

• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Insurance designations such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferred.  

Physical Requirements