AD, Enterprise Risk & Internal Audit

Vitamin Angels  ·  via Happy Techies
💰 $110,000 - $140,000/yr 🌎 Remote 📍 Remote, California

Job Description:

  • Lead Vitamin Angels’ internal audit function and provide independent assurance to the Audit & Finance Committee, Board and Senior Leadership Team
  • Establish the enterprise risk management framework and prioritize financial, operational, programmatic, compliance and technology risks
  • Build and maintain a living risk register with risk status, mitigation plans and ownership
  • Establish regular risk reporting for the Senior Leadership Team and Board
  • Facilitate cross-functional risk identification and assessment across entities, country offices, operations and programs
  • Support scenario planning and contingency planning with the CFAO and Senior Leadership Team
  • Establish the internal audit function and design the internal control framework across financial, operational, compliance and governance processes
  • Develop a risk-based internal audit plan
  • Conduct or coordinate internal audits, initially focusing on cash management, consultant and vendor access controls, grants compliance readiness, country operations and programs
  • Track audit findings and control exceptions through remediation and report status to leadership and the Audit & Finance Committee
  • Coordinate with external auditors
  • Support the General Counsel and CFAO in strengthening the control environment and organizational understanding of risk and accountability
  • Partner with the Director of Technology on cybersecurity risk governance
  • Partner with General Counsel and Compliance on operating policies and control exceptions
  • Own Risk, Compliance and Assurance results
  • Provide periodic risk and audit updates to the General Counsel and CFAO
  • Report administratively and operationally to the General Counsel, with a functional reporting relationship to the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee
  • Establish daily work priorities in a collaborative, matrix management model

Requirements:

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation required
  • 7+ years of combined experience in internal audit and enterprise risk management
  • Proven ability to communicate, negotiate and challenge risk and control practices at all organizational levels
  • Strong knowledge of governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance and audit methodologies
  • Strong working knowledge of IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and Code of Ethics
  • Direct experience applying risk-based internal auditing and understanding of the Three Lines Model
  • Ability to present audit findings, recommendations and strategic insights to senior leadership, Audit & Finance Committee, and Boards
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, negotiation, coaching and relationship-building skills
  • Experience leading and delivering multiple projects with conflicting priorities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Native or professional-level English proficiency required
  • Significant experience within a nonprofit, international development, global health, humanitarian, foundation, similar mission-based organization, or public sector
  • Ability to design enterprise-wide frameworks, systems and processes
  • Strong business acumen and ability to understand organizational strategy and operations
  • Exceptional facilitation, communication and stakeholder influence skills
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, create structure and drive results
  • Valid passport, necessary travel visas, government-issued identification and ability to travel internationally
  • Ability to lift or carry approximately 20–40 lbs. regularly
  • Ability to remain seated or stationary for extended periods
  • Ability to walk or hike on uneven surfaces, inclinations, stairs, extreme weather, long distances and elevation changes
  • Ability to receive necessary vaccines and medication for travel
  • Ability to manage stress with reasonable accommodations

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Care
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Remote work arrangement
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities