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blockchaincapital.com

Head of Internal Audit

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$190 - $275/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

BitGo is looking for a Head of Internal Audit to lead and scale the company's third line of defense during a pivotal period of growth. Reporting to the Audit Committee functionality and the Chief ...

blockchaincapital.com

Head of Internal Audit

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$190 - $275/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

BitGo is looking for a Head of Internal Audit to lead and scale the company's third line of defense during a pivotal period of growth. Reporting to the Audit Committee functionality and the Chief ...

Framework Ventures

$180 - $240/hr

  • Medical

About the Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Internal Audit Director, Head of LACC, to oversee the Latin America and Caribbean audit portfolio at OKX. In this critical role ...

Fervo Energy

Director, Internal Audit

Houston, TX · On-site

You will partner closely with the Head of Compliance & Regulatory Programs, the CFO, external ... Build Fervo's internal audit function from the ground up, including charter, methodology, risk ...

Teradyne

Head of Internal Audit

Reading, MA · On-site

Lead the global internal audit function, including financial, operational, compliance, and technology audits * Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with business priorities and ...

Teradyne

Head of Internal Audit

North Reading, MA · On-site

Lead the global internal audit function, including financial, operational, compliance, and technology audits * Develop and execute a riskbased annual audit plan aligned with business priorities and ...

SEMA4

Director, Internal Audit

Stamford, CT · On-site

The role will report to the Head of Internal Audit. RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop, design and implement a high-quality SOX program providing the necessary leadership and oversight to ensure the ...

Wise

Internal Audit Manager

Austin, TX

$98K - $130K/yr

Prepare draft audit reports and executive summaries for the Head of Internal Audit's review. Assist in the preparation of presentations for the Audit Committee and senior leadership, ensuring all ...

CoAction

Manager, Internal Audit

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$103K - $137K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works with the AVP/Head of Internal Audit in executing financial and operational audits and monitoring of the overall control environments of Operations. * Identifies improper accounting or ...

OpenLoop Health, Inc

Manager, Internal Audit

$103K - $137K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you'll lead risk assessments and business process audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas, partnering with stakeholders to strengthen ...

Sedgwick

VP Internal Audit

Minto, AK

Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, this executive will lead Sedgwick's IT internal audit program, including IT audits, IT SOX, SAP controls, and technology risk assurance across a ...

Sedgwick

VP Internal Audit

North East, PA

Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, this executive will lead Sedgwick's IT internal audit program, including IT audits, IT SOX, SAP controls, and technology risk assurance across a ...

York Risk Services

VP Internal Audit

Minto, AK · On-site

Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, this executive will lead Sedgwick's IT internal audit program, including IT audits, IT SOX, SAP controls, and technology risk assurance across a ...

York Risk Services

VP Internal Audit

North East, PA

Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, this executive will lead Sedgwick's IT internal audit program, including IT audits, IT SOX, SAP controls, and technology risk assurance across a ...

Stepan Company

Internal Audit Senior Manager

Northbrook, IL · Hybrid

$123K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit will serve as a member of the Stepan Global Internal Audit team and will report to the Global Head of Internal Audit. As a member of the Global Audit Leadership ...

Stepan

Internal Audit Senior Manager

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$123K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit will serve as a member of the Stepan Global Internal Audit team and will report to the Global Head of Internal Audit. As a member of the Global Audit Leadership ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for head internal audit in the United States is $138,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,500.00 and $162,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for overseeing an organization's internal audit function, ensuring that financial and operational controls are effective and compliant with regulations. This role involves developing audit plans, leading audit teams, assessing risk management processes, and providing recommendations to improve systems and procedures. The Head of Internal Audit also communicates audit findings to senior management and the board, ensuring transparency and accountability across the organization.

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To thrive as a Head Internal Audit, you need expertise in risk management, financial controls, auditing standards, and typically an accounting or finance degree with certifications such as CIA, CPA, or ACCA. Familiarity with audit management software, data analytics tools, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is important. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing teams and influencing stakeholders. These skills ensure the integrity of financial processes, promote compliance, and enhance organizational governance.

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AspectHead Internal AuditInternal Auditor
ResponsibilitiesOversees the entire internal audit function, develops audit strategies, manages teams, and reports to senior management and audit committees.Performs specific audit tasks, evaluates internal controls, and reports findings to audit managers or heads.
Required CredentialsTypically requires professional certifications like CIA, CPA, or CISA, along with extensive experience in internal audit.Often requires similar certifications, such as CIA or CISA, with less managerial experience needed.
Work EnvironmentLeads the internal audit department within organizations across various industries, often in corporate or financial sectors.Works within organizations' internal audit teams, conducting audits across departments.

The Head Internal Audit holds a leadership role, managing the entire internal audit function, while the Internal Auditor performs specific audit tasks under supervision. Both roles require similar certifications, but the head position involves strategic oversight and team management.

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A Head of Internal Audit must maintain an objective and independent perspective while also fostering constructive relationships with other departments. This can be challenging, as the role often involves reviewing processes and identifying areas for improvement, which may be sensitive for operational teams. Effective communication, diplomacy, and a solutions-oriented mindset are crucial for gaining trust and ensuring recommendations are implemented. Additionally, the Head of Internal Audit should regularly engage with executive leadership to align audit priorities with organizational goals, while preserving the integrity of the audit function.
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Director, Internal Audit

Fervo Energy Company

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Fervo Energy is advancing the next generation of geothermal energy to deliver 24/7 carbon-free power at scale. We combine subsurface engineering, horizontal drilling, and real-time data systems to unlock a clean, reliable energy resource that can meet global demand.
Our team operates at the intersection of energy, technology, and infrastructure-building complex projects in regulated environments where execution quality and operational discipline matter. We value individuals who take ownership, solve hard problems pragmatically, and build systems that scale.
The Director, Internal Audit will be the builder responsible for designing the internal audit function from first principles, guiding the establishment of our SOX compliance program, defining the risk universe, and delivering independent assurance across financial reporting, IT, operational technology (OT), and cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned internal audit professional who thrives in ambiguity and wants to shape a function rather than inherit one. You will partner closely with the Head of Compliance & Regulatory Programs, the CFO, external auditors, and the Audit Committee of the Board to ensure Fervo's control environment is appropriate , risk-aligned, and continuously improving. You will also coordinate co-source providers and specialists where needed, while maintaining ownership of internal audit strategy, execution, and reporting. [This role is positioned as a platform for advancement: successful candidates who lead the initial SOX adoption and establish the broader internal audit workstreams will be strong contenders for promotion to Chief Audit Executive within 18-24 months, with commensurate growth in scope, team, and Board-level visibility.] The budget to fund co-source providers necessary to execute work required to successfully implement a SOX compliance program and other workstreams has been approved by the Fervo's senior management and Board of Directors.
This position reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, consistent with Nasdaq listing standards and IIA professional standards for internal audit independence, with a dotted-line (administrative) reporting relationship to the Head of Compliance & Regulatory Programs.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Internal Audit Strategy & Governance
  • Build Fervo's internal audit function from the ground up, including charter, methodology, risk-based annual audit plan, and quality assurance and improvement program aligned with IIA standards
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Audit Committee-preparing materials, delivering updates on key risks and control issues, and ensuring concerns are surfaced early and resolved decisively
  • Define the enterprise risk universe in partnership with Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and Operations, and translate it into a multi-year audit roadmap that scales with the business
  • Establish audit standards, documentation norms, and workpaper discipline sufficient to withstand external auditor and regulator scrutiny

SOX Program Design & Execution
  • Partner with Finance and Accounting to support the design and build-out of Fervo's SOX program, including scoping, risk assessment, control design evaluation, and deficiency remediation tracking, ensuring controls are designed into processes rather than layered on after the fact
  • Own the independent testing layer of Fervo's SOX program, executing control testing, evaluating deficiency severity, and reporting results to the Audit Committee independently of management's conclusions
  • Coordinate directly with external auditors on SOX scoping, walkthroughs, testing reliance, and deficiency evaluation-driving one version of the truth and minimizing duplication
  • Provide control guidance on new system implementations, M&A activity, and strategic initiatives to ensure SOX and broader control considerations are addressed up front

IT & Cybersecurity Audits
  • Design and execute IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, and cybersecurity audits across financially significant systems, OT environments, and field-data infrastructure
  • Assess cyber risk posture in coordination with IT and Security leadership, including reviews of access management, change management, incident response, and third-party/cloud risk
  • Build data analytics, continuous monitoring, and fraud detection capabilities into the audit toolkit to surface trends, anomalies, and emerging risks

Regulatory & Compliance Audits
  • Deliver independent audits of Fervo's regulatory compliance programs-including FERC, NERC, energy market participation, domestic content and prevailing wage, trade and sanctions, ethics and anti-corruption, supply chain compliance with company procurement policies and leading practices, and third-party/vendor compliance across the supply chain-in coordination with the Director, Compliance & Regulatory Programs
  • Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls embedded in engineering, operations, and commercial workflows to confirm that compliance happens in the field, not just on paper
  • Support investigations and special projects as requested by the Audit Committee, General Counsel, or executive leadership, with defensible methodology and independent reporting

Team & Stakeholder Leadership
  • Build and lead a small, high-caliber internal audit team over time-balancing in-house talent with co-source relationships to match capability to the risk profile
  • Develop strong working relationships with business leaders by communicating best practices and delivering internal control awareness and training across the organization
  • Communicate effectively with C-suite and Board-level stakeholders, presenting findings and recommendations with clarity, judgment, and appropriate candor

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred (MBA a plus)
  • 10+ years of progressive internal audit, external audit, or ICFR experience, including meaningful time at a Big Four or top-tier professional services firm and at a public or near-IPO company
  • Demonstrated experience standing up or materially rebuilding a SOX program-scoping, control design, testing, and remediation-not just executing within an established one
  • Deep fluency with COSO 2013, PCAOB AS 2201, and SEC rules governing ICFR, disclosure controls, and audit committee reporting
  • Working knowledge of IT general controls, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001), and audits of complex ERP and operational technology environments
  • Proven ability to coordinate effectively with external auditors and to present to audit committees and senior executives
  • Track record of operating independently, exercising sound judgment under ambiguity, and delivering results in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments
  • Ability to travel to Fervo offices and project sites as needed

Preferred
  • Experience in energy (power generation and/or distribution), infrastructure, upstream oil & gas, or other asset-heavy industries
  • Exposure to regulatory compliance audits in regulated energy environments (FERC, NERC, DOE loan programs, IRS domestic content / prevailing wage)
  • Experience auditing complex capital projects, joint ventures, or project finance structures
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Quorum a plus) and audit/GRC platforms
  • Experience building an internal audit function at a recently public or pre-IPO company

Location
Fervo Energy has offices in Houston, TX, Golden, CO, Reno, NV, Oakland, CA, and Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at our Houston Office will be required.
Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

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