Head Of Internal Audit (Finance)

TL;DR

Head of Internal Audit (Finance): Establishing and managing the internal audit function and SOX compliance to ensure operational effectiveness and ethical standards with an accent on risk mitigation and governance. Focus on designing audit programs, assessing internal controls, and driving remediation across financial and IT systems.

Location: Must spend most days in the Milan office during the first few months; thereafter, options include Milan, London, Madrid, Warsaw, or remote from approved countries.

Salary: $204,281 – $411,014 (US range, varies by location)

Company

A company that acquires and improves digital businesses, integrating AI deeply into its operations to create long-term value.

What you will do

• Own and manage end-to-end SOX compliance across business processes and IT systems.
• Lead internal control evaluations to identify gaps and risks, driving remediation to resolution.
• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan covering financial, operational, and technology areas.
• Build the internal audit function from the ground up, establishing methodology, governance, and tooling.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships with external auditors, senior management, and the audit committee.

Requirements

• Proven experience in internal audit and SOX compliance.
• Strong reasoning ability and a drive for excellence.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to commit to a demanding, high-standard environment.
• Availability to work from the Milan office during the onboarding period.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay and access to company equity.
• Flexible hours and remote work options.
• Unlimited backing for learning and training.
• Top-of-the-market health insurance and generous parental support.
• Rich relocation package and yearly retreats to stunning locations.

Hiring process

• Initial screening prioritizing verifiable signals of excellence.
• One or more challenging tests that may involve unfamiliar problems.
• Rigorous selection process to ensure a high bar for candidate capability.