Director of Internal Audit

Unity Search has partnered with a publicly traded global technology organization to identify a Director of Internal Audit, a highly visible leadership role reporting to a VP-level executive. This individual will serve as a strategic right-hand leader, responsible for elevating an established internal audit function and driving transformation across a global organization.This is a critical hire aimed at leading a best-in-class organization, while leading a team through a period of transition, growth, and organizational change. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead and evolve the Internal Audit / SOX compliance function, aligning with enterprise risk priorities and business strategy Oversee all aspects of SOX compliance, including design, testing, and remediation of controls Ensure strong internal control frameworks across a complex, global environment Partner closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and efficiency Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across Finance, Accounting, and Operations Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and impact Foster a high-performance culture while navigating change Ideal background:10-15 years of large public company experience within internal audit or a Senior Manager from a large, public accounting firm with SEC clientsCPA absolutely requiredPublic accounting foundation highly preferredStrong management/leadership experienceThis position is in office in central Dallas. The organization offers a collaborative culture, strong benefits, and a unique opportunity to grow and develop across diverse areas of the firm. Compensation will depend on experience and is targeted around $200-220k base plus cash bonus, profit sharing, and equity compensation.