Internal Audit Director

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and experienced professional to join our organization as the Director, Internal Audit. The Director, Internal Audit is a pivotal role within our organization and will be assisting the Vice President, Internal Audit in building, overseeing, and executing all aspects of the internal audit function (e.g. administration, risk assessments, planning, execution and reporting responsibilities).

The Director will be responsible for leading and managing the internal audits, assessments, and SOX 404 requirements. This position requires a proactive, strategic and critical thinker with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to integrity and accountability. The Director will help to facilitate the development and implementation of internal audit policies, procedures, and programs. They will conduct complex audits and assessments involving financial, compliance, and operational. In addition, they will participate in advising on value-creating opportunities in targeted strategic and operational areas. The Director will be helping to manage the SOX readiness efforts across the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in audit management and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Position reporting to: VP of Internal Audit

Location: Morristown, NJ

Schedule: Hybrid (3days in office 2 days from home)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, establishing yourself as a trusted partner who understands business objectives and challenges.

• Use network to continually identify (or become alerted to) risks and conditions that might require the deployment or re-alignment of internal audit resources to respond to elevated risk areas.

• Partner with the Vice President, Internal Audit on the administration of a formal company-wide risk assessment and integrates it with the financial reporting risk assessment required as part of SOX.

• Establish clear departmental goals and objectives in alignment with the organization's overall strategy.

• Assist the Vice President, Internal Audit with the coordination, resourcing and monitoring the achievement of the internal audit plan and SOX responsibilities.

• Participate directly in and oversee the performance of activities designed to achieve the annual internal audit plan and SOX efforts.

• Take a lead role in refining/defining an internal control frameworks and facilitation of control documentation for SOX compliance.

• Assist with the drafting, reviewing and delivery of high-quality internal audit reports and ensure that management responds adequately to the issues and recommendations set forth in such reports.

• Maintain an understanding of the industry/business trends, emerging risks/developments, and internal audit best practices to provide thought leadership to the department or stakeholders. Remain current with audit approaches, tools, techniques, etc. and continuously find ways for the department to evolve (e.g. RPA, analytics, AI, dashboarding, etc.).

• Ensure consistent application of analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Maintain expertise in SOX, COSO, PCAOB issues and other relevant corporate governance items.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing expert guidance and recommendations on various internal control matters, risk mitigation strategies, and process improvements/innovations.

• Formalize/Facilitate the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.

• Oversee the Audit Team's active monitoring of outstanding management action plans to ensure timely remediation.

• Foster a collaborative environment for everyone to bring forth ideas and opinions.

• Inspire a quality-oriented environment, stressing continuous improvement ideas/opportunities within the department and throughout the business. Influence others by being a change agent.

• Ability to effectively communicate complex information clearly and concisely will be critical.

• Assist the Vice President, Internal Audit with the preparation of various Board materials.

• Drive the execution of a disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management and internal control processes. Establish audit programs, audit documentation, findings, recommendations, work papers, and audit reports to ensure consistency and quality of work.

• Take an active role in the professional development of the managers and staff and ensure that the department members maintain the appropriate credentials required to sustain the caliber of the department. Actively train and develop team members, provide guidance on career progression, skill development, and professional growth opportunities. Maintain team engagement through continuous conversations and action planning.

• Assist with managing the growth of the department including the evaluation of job candidates and coordinating recruiting efforts with the human resources department.

• Oversee/Manage activities conducted by audit co-source partners.

• Assist with the management of Internal Audit's relationship with the company's external auditors and coordinate numerous facets of the integrated audit, including SOX and year-end audit assistance. Serve as a point of contact for external auditors, ensuring effective coordination of audit/SOX activities and timely resolution of any identified issues or concerns.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Undergraduate or master's degree in accounting, or another appropriate academic major

• Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in auditing and staff management

• Demonstrated expertise in COSO and SOX

• Experience in establishing/implementing and optimizing SOX control efforts

• Thorough understanding of auditing standards, techniques, tools, frameworks

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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