Head of Internal Audit

Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.

While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.

About the Role:

The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for leading and overseeing the internal audit function, ensuring that the company's governance, risk management, and control processes are effective and aligned with organizational objectives. This role requires a strategic leader who can create and guide the internal audit team, liaise with senior management and the Leadership, and deliver independent and objective assurance on business processes, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do:

• Establish the Internal Audit function and team
• Develop and implement the internal audit strategy, aligning it with the company's goals and risk appetite
• Work with operational management and compliance teams to identify key risk areas and emerging risks, ensuring that the audit plan remains relevant
• Design a comprehensive risk-based audit plan to assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes across all business units
• Oversee the execution of internal audits, ensuring timely, accurate, and value-adding assessment
• Review audit findings, and prepare reports and recommendations to enhance internal controls, mitigate risks, and improve operational efficiency
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations with management and ensure adequate follow-up
• Play an active role in the maintenance and review of policies and procedures, including ensuring they are up to date with all legislation and best practices
• Provide insights and recommendations on risk mitigation strategies, enhancing the organization's overall risk management framework.
• Act as the primary liaison between the internal audit department and the audit committee, providing regular updates on audit activities, findings, and risk exposures
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, addressing any gaps in internal control systems
• Keep abreast of industry developments, emerging risks, and changes in regulations, providing timely advice to the board and senior leadership
• As the company evolves, play an instrumental role with setting up a SOX compliant internal control environment, interacting with controllership team regarding financial reporting, internal controls, and ongoing SOX compliance
• Interact with external auditors regarding reliance on internal audit processes and testwork

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance, or other closely related field.
• Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Experience in financial services with familiarity with the regulatory environment impacting the industry
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management frameworks, governance, and compliance practices
• Proven experience in developing and executing risk-based audit plans in complex and dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with senior management and the board
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism

Other requirements:

Ability to travel up to 40%, including significant international travel to Mexico, Asia and Europe.

Our good faith estimate of the salary range for this role is $172,152 - $213,447. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other factors. In addition to base pay, we offer a full benefits package.

This position requires on-site presence at Spellman High Voltage headquarters in Hauppauge, NY.

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