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Internal Audit Director Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is looking for an Internal Audit Director that will report to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and functionally to the CFO.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Execute and maintain the roadmap for developing the internal audit department
- Guide the mission/goals/vision of internal audit
- Ensure a balanced focus on regulatory compliance, business process improvement, and strategic assurance
- Scale the internal audit department for business growth
- Build the internal audit team and hire and develop key internal audit resources
- Coordinate risk assessment process and Enterprise Risk Management
- Partner with key functional divisions in carrying out financial and operational fraud risk management and investigative activities
- Manage corporate compliance with policies and procedures of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as required and report thereon
- Design and support international compliance programs, policies and practices to ensure all business divisions are in compliance with import/export regulations
- Plan, execute, and report on internal audit projects, including presenting to the Audit Committee
- Assist in evaluation of new processes, policies, and systems that improve organization efficiency and effectiveness or enhance risk mitigation activities
- Plan and execute SOX 404 procedures to support managements report on internal controls
- Work collaboratively with the business to maintain SOX 404 process and control documentation
- Partner with IT department to ensure IT security and data privacy by developing, implementing and monitoring IT general and process controls
- Monitor changes in policies and procedures, accounting and auditing standards, and industry practices and ensure that controls are relevant
- Counsel management on risks and controls within business processes, policies, and systems
- Document and evaluate deficiencies and remediation of deficiencies
- Coordinate with external auditors and other service providers on SOX 404 assessment and other projects
- Meet Key Performance Indicators
- Develop and monitor department budget
- Minimum BA/BS degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
- Minimum 10 years of experience with a combination of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm providing outsourced internal audit services and at a corporation working in internal audit
- CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification required
- Strong understanding of internal audit requirements and standards
- Strong understanding of SOX requirements and COSO framework
- Ability to work collaboratively with business process owners and provide valuable insight to the growth and scaling of the business
- Promotes teamwork and works well independently and with others within the department and across functions
- Excellent communication skill both verbal and written and able to communicate complex topics to a range of audiences
- Ability to project manage, multi-task, stay organized and prioritize deadlines in fast paced environment
- Ability to manage teams and provide professional develop for personnel
- Ability to travel if required
- Self-motivated, energetic and positive attitude
| Location: | Santa Clara, CA United States |
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Palo Alto Networks
Investors: Globespan Capital Partners, Greylock Partners, Sequoia CapitalAll Jobs: at Palo Alto Networks
| Web Site: | www.paloaltonetworks.com |
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| Headquarters: | 2130 Gold Street Suite 200 Alviso, CA 95002 United States |
| Industry: | Software |
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