Job Summary
What’s your next big career move? If it involves strengthening governance, shaping enterprise risk strategy, and advising executive leadership and the The Head of Internal Audit serves as the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to improve the organization’s operations, governance, risk management, and internal control environment. Reporting functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Internal Audit leads the global internal audit function and serves as a trusted advisor to executive management and the Board.This executive is responsible for developing and executing a risk-based audit plan, overseeing SOX compliance activities, evaluating enterprise risks, conducting special investigations, and promoting a culture of ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Finance: Empowering strategic decisions through expertise, fueling sustainable growth by delivering insights, managing risk, and driving value across global operations.
The Head of Internal Audit serves as the Chief Audit Executive and a trusted advisor to executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. This leader is responsible for developing and executing a risk-based global audit strategy, overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities, evaluating enterprise risks, supporting special investigations, and promoting a culture of ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The role is based in our HQ in New York .
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Serve as the primary liaison between Internal Audit and the Audit Committee, presenting audit plans, findings, emerging risks, control matters, and remediation progress.
- Maintain the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function, including unrestricted access to the Audit Committee and executive sessions when appropriate.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based global audit plan covering financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic risks.
- Lead enterprise risk assessments, monitor emerging risks, and provide independent perspectives on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
- Oversee the organization’s Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance program, including the evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness.
- Coordinate with external auditors to improve efficiency, facilitate appropriate reliance, and monitor the remediation of identified control deficiencies.
- Support investigations involving fraud, misconduct, ethics concerns, or potential policy violations in partnership with Legal, Human Resources, Compliance, and Security.
- Drive innovation across audit methodologies through data analytics, automation, technology, and artificial intelligence-enabled auditing.
- Build and lead a high-performing global audit team while strengthening succession planning, professional development, and talent pipelines across financial, operational, data analytics, and technology audit disciplines.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 15 years of progressive experience across audit, accounting, risk management, compliance, or related disciplines.
- At least 10 years of experience in senior audit leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading a global internal audit function within a publicly traded company.
- Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, the Securities and Exchange Commission reporting environment, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance.
- Strong understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards and relevant professional practices.
- Experience applying data analytics, automation, and audit technology to strengthen audit coverage and insights.
- Executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and communicate effectively with an Audit Committee or Board of Directors.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships across an organization while maintaining the independence, professional judgment, and objectivity required of the Chief Audit Executive.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Certified Public Accountant.
- Experience advancing artificial intelligence-enabled auditing or leading technology-enabled transformation within a global internal audit function.
Why Choose Us?
- Lead a global function with direct exposure to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Influence enterprise governance, risk management, and control strategy at the highest level of the organization.
- Shape the future of Internal Audit through analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence.
- Build and develop a high-performing, globally connected audit organization.
- Partner across businesses and functions to strengthen operations and support continuous improvement.
- Make a meaningful impact in a global organization driven by innovation and sustainable growth.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
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