Sr. Director, Internal Audit
Zoetis
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (Troy Hills, NJ)
United States
$219,000 - $278,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior Director of Internal Audit (reports to Chief Audit Executive (CAE))
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all departmental internal audit activities; act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership using audit insights to drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business transformation.
- Direct end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting of operational, financial, and compliance audits and advisory projects; ensure adherence to IIA International Standards.
- Prepare quarterly audit results and real-time risk insights for the Audit Committee, CEO, CFO, and senior leadership.
- Serve as trusted advisor to business unit leaders and governance bodies; provide practical recommendations to improve the internal control environment and support transformation initiatives.
- Accelerate integration of data analytics, AI, and continuous auditing tools; partner with internal/external technical teams; tools include SAP S4 Hana, OneStream, and Datasphere.
- Lead global risk assessment and execute an agile, risk-based annual internal audit plan.
- Lead and mentor a global team; foster inclusive culture, continuous learning, and career development.
- Coordinate with external auditors and/or other third-party risk assurance providers.
- Travel: ~20–25% domestic/international.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA/advanced degree highly desirable.
- 12–15+ years progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management.
- Required certification: CIA, CPA, or CFE (active).
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, COSO, and IIA standards; data analysis experience a plus.
- Exceptional verbal/written communication; ability to present complex risks to non-technical audiences (audit reports, executive summaries, Audit Committee/Board presentations).
Benefits/Compensation:
- US base salary range: $219,000–$278,000; eligible for short-term and long-term incentives; healthcare/insurance day one, 401(k) match and profit-sharing, 4 weeks vacation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all departmental internal audit activities; act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership using audit insights to drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business transformation.
- Direct end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting of operational, financial, and compliance audits and advisory projects; ensure adherence to IIA International Standards.
- Prepare quarterly audit results and real-time risk insights for the Audit Committee, CEO, CFO, and senior leadership.
- Serve as trusted advisor to business unit leaders and governance bodies; provide practical recommendations to improve the internal control environment and support transformation initiatives.
- Accelerate integration of data analytics, AI, and continuous auditing tools; partner with internal/external technical teams; tools include SAP S4 Hana, OneStream, and Datasphere.
- Lead global risk assessment and execute an agile, risk-based annual internal audit plan.
- Lead and mentor a global team; foster inclusive culture, continuous learning, and career development.
- Coordinate with external auditors and/or other third-party risk assurance providers.
- Travel: ~20–25% domestic/international.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA/advanced degree highly desirable.
- 12–15+ years progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management.
- Required certification: CIA, CPA, or CFE (active).
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, COSO, and IIA standards; data analysis experience a plus.
- Exceptional verbal/written communication; ability to present complex risks to non-technical audiences (audit reports, executive summaries, Audit Committee/Board presentations).
Benefits/Compensation:
- US base salary range: $219,000–$278,000; eligible for short-term and long-term incentives; healthcare/insurance day one, 401(k) match and profit-sharing, 4 weeks vacation.