Senior Director Internal Audit

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

As a Senior Director, Internal Audit, you will lead risk-based and value-add audit engagements across corporate shared services. You’ll shape and execute the audit plan, provide independent assurance, and help leaders strengthen governance, risk management, and controls. Your work helps the business anticipate risk, meet regulatory expectations, and make confident decisions.

What you will do:

• Lead the execution of the annual audit plan across corporate shared services

• Oversee all phases of the audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up

• Guide teams delivering assurance and advisory engagements aligned to business priorities

• Review and approve audit planning, testing, documentation, and reporting for quality and consistency

• Oversee ICOFR and external audit assist testing, including conclusions and remediation support when needed

• Assess enterprise and business risks and recommend practical, effective mitigation strategies

• Partner with leaders to develop action plans and drive timely closure of audit findings

• Provide ongoing audit and risk advisory guidance as products, operations, and regulations evolve

• Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to meet audit commitments

• Coach, mentor, and develop audit leaders and team members while fostering trust and growth

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of accounting and/or audit experience

• 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry

• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and internal audit methodologies

• Experience leading complex audit engagements from planning through closure

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting defined timelines

• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across functions

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

• Comfort delivering complex or difficult messages to senior leaders

• Strong organizational and project management skills

What will set you apart:

• CPA, CIA, or similar professional certification

• Public accounting experience

• Experience leading assurance and advisory work at the enterprise level

• Deep familiarity with ICOFR and regulatory expectations

• Track record of influencing change through audit insights

• Experience managing and developing managers

• Ability to translate risk into clear, actionable business guidance

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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