Vice President, Head of Audit & Risk Management
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater San Francisco, CA Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Vice President, Head of Audit & Risk Management to lead its global Internal Audit, enterprise risk management, and business continuity functions. The role will develop and execute a risk-based audit strategy, assess governance and controls, oversee audit quality and remediation, and provide an integrated view of significant and emerging risks to senior leadership and the Audit Committee. Responsibilities include modernizing audit and risk practices through data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies, as well as developing continuity plans and coordinating impact analyses and readiness exercises. The executive will serve as an independent advisor, communicate complex issues clearly, and lead and develop a global team. Candidates should have at least 15 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, enterprise risk management, finance, controls, or related fields, including significant leadership of a global audit function in a publicly traded multinational organization. Broad expertise in risk-based auditing, governance, internal controls, compliance, operational and technology risk, and public-company requirements is essential, along with experience advancing analytics, automation, continuous auditing, and AI-enabled capabilities. Candidates should bring strong executive communication skills, experience engaging with Audit Committees and Boards, and a record of building high-performing teams. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline is required; professional certifications or an advanced degree are preferred.
Functions:
- Finance
Est. Compensation
USD $150,000-$263,071 (total) per year
Estimated by Revelio Labs
About the Company
Successful pharmaceutical research & development company
Industry
Biotechnology
Type
Public Company
Age
employees
10,001+