<p><strong>Director of Internal Audit (SOX)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greater New Haven Area & Hybrid</p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013488150</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo — Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the planning and execution of SOX (ICFR) and substantive audits over consolidated financial statements.</li><li>Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls; identify control gaps and recommend remediation.</li><li>Ensure all audit work aligns with US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX regulations.</li><li>Identify and assess financial, operational, and reporting risks; develop risk-mitigation strategies.</li><li>Research, review, and document complex technical accounting issues and emerging standards.</li><li>Evaluate business processes and transactions for accuracy, reliability, and compliance with SEC filings.</li><li>Prepare and present audit reports to senior management, highlighting key risks and actionable recommendations.</li><li>Maintain oversight of audit findings to ensure timely remediation.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and business unit leaders.</li><li>Support special projects such as accounting advisory, operational audits, investigations, acquisition integration, and process-improvement initiatives (approx. 15–20%).</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>10+ years of experience in public accounting or a mix of public accounting and industry (manufacturing exposure strongly preferred).</li><li>CPA required.</li><li>Strong technical background in US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.</li><li>Experience evaluating internal controls, leading audits, and presenting to senior leadership.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.</li></ul><p><strong>WHY WE LIKE THIS ROLE / COMPANY</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Exceptional growth trajectory</strong> — the company consistently outperforms its industry, with a history of doubling in size every 4–6 years.</li><li><strong>Industry leader</strong> — ranked among the most profitable and highest-valued organizations in its sector.</li><li><strong>Strong compensation framework</strong> — competitive salary, excellent benefits (401k, HSA, multiple plans), and meaningful equity potential.</li><li><strong>Supportive, people-first culture</strong> — leadership prioritizes work-life balance, internal development, and long-term employee success.</li><li><strong>True career acceleration</strong> — this department is known as a talent incubator, with prior team members advancing into key leadership roles throughout the company!</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Internal Audit Manager</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Based in Greater New Haven County - Flexible to hybrid work</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013391129</p><ul><li>Opportunity for <strong><em>growth within a Fortune 500, industry leader!</em></strong> They are a <strong>top performing company, most profitable in their industry & consistently outperforming their industry</strong>!</li><li>They have been <strong><em>doubling in size every 4-6 years! </em></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design appropriate risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are achieved</li><li>Interact with local staff and management at all levels to understand the business</li><li>Review and audit financial reporting and business processes managed by local finance and management teams</li><li>Identify processes weaknesses and/or areas of potential risk based audit procedures</li><li>Evaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunities with local management</li><li>Prepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that risk</li><li>Assist in special projects such as due diligence, acquisition integration, etc. as necessary</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.</li><li>5+ years in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience.</li><li>Big 4 or Large Regional audit firm experience is preferred.</li><li>Strong GAAP, SEC, SOX, and technical accounting knowledge</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Sal Fiorillo.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>