[Hiring] Internal Audit, Senior Director @Feed the Children

Role Description

We are currently in search of an Internal Audit, Senior Director to join our Audit and Risk team! Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Internal Audit, Senior Director will design, implement, and lead the global internal audit functions for Feed the Children. This role will work collaboratively across the organization on key initiatives and leverage outsourced audit partners to deliver high quality assurance and advisory services.

• Responsible for creating a scalable structure that supports long-term organizational needs.
• Serve as a key leader to help strengthen governance, risk management, internal controls, and donor compliance functions across our diverse global operations.
• Work closely with senior executives, the legal and compliance teams, and the Audit & Risk Committee to the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of internal audit experience required, including 4+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience working within a global organization required; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of IIA Standards, internal controls, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, regulatory environment (including 501(c)(3) issues, donor compliance, gifts in kind donations).
• Demonstrated ability to manage outsourced/co-sourced audit partners.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including board-level and executive reporting and engagement.
• English fluency required; Spanish proficiency preferred.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex audits and investigations independently.
• Highly reliable and experienced in applying internal audit standards and principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk-based audit strategies, risk management, finance accounts, IT, and audit practices required.
• Strong experience overseeing internal audit engagements and all operational aspects of the risk assurance function required.
• Proven experience leveraging data analytics to identify existing and emerging risks and trends required.
• Strong proficiency in audit management software and data analytics tools required.
• Experience with government funded programs or federal grant compliance preferred.
• Strong proficiency in nonprofit accounting, regulatory environment (including 501(c)(3) issues, donor compliance, gifts in kind donation) preferred.
• Experience with donor-funded programs (USAID, UN agencies, foundations, etc.) preferred.
• Background in fraud risk management or investigations preferred.
• Experience building, running, or scaling an internal audit function preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be considered.

Benefits

• Salary range: $155K-$170K (commensurate with experience).
• Travel requirements for this position are estimated to be <25% of the work time, including Domestic and International travel.
• Driver’s license and passport required.

Company Description

As a leading anti-hunger organization, Feed the Children is committed to ending childhood hunger. For children everywhere, we believe that having enough to eat is a fundamental right.

• Feed the Children is a global movement focused on ending childhood hunger in the U.S. and around the world.
• Working alongside communities, we provide food, essentials, and opportunities to children and families who need them most.
• We are committed to helping families experiencing hunger and hardship so children have what they need to stay healthy, learn, and grow.
• By uniting people and inspiring action, we work to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.