Director, Internal Audit

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for developing the strategy, design, and implementation of the internal audit function. The role works closely with senior management and the audit committee to assess and improve the effectiveness of the organization’s processes, internal controls, risk management framework, and governance processes. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, identifies areas for improvement, and adds value to the organization by helping mitigate risks. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Audit Committee, with administrative reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Leads, mentors, and manages the internal audit team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Designs and executes audit plans, including evaluating risks, assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, reducing costs, and mitigating risks.
• Collaborates with senior management to identify key risks and control areas in support of business objectives and communicates audit results and findings with clear and actionable recommendations.
• Ensures that audit activities are consistent and conducted in compliance with internal auditing standards, corporate governance requirements, and industry best practices and coordinates with external auditors for resourcing and expertise as needed.
• Prioritizes and manages critical risks by promoting process improvements and monitoring remediation activities.
• Works with audit managers to ensure audit work papers clearly describe processes, risks, controls, procedures, results, and conclusions of audit tasks.
• Oversees Sarbanes Oxley control analyses, including conducting root cause analyses, identifying control failures, performing deficiency assessments, and developing remediation plans.
• Manages the triage and reporting processes for the company’s ethics and compliance program.
• Works with external service providers to supplement the audit team, when needed for resourcing or specific expertise.
• Collaborates with external audit teams to share findings, coordinate efforts, and avoid duplication of work.
• Implements, manages, and oversees the enterprise risk management framework, including overseeing activities with risk management software and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related area.
• 8+ years of experience in audit, accounting, or a related area, including 5+ years of prior management experience.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor certification.
• Deep understanding of the latest auditing techniques, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintains appropriate level of independence, while building trusting relationships throughout the organization. The ability to foster strong, collaborating partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed. 

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.