Director, IT Internal Audit

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our organization as the Director of Internal Audit, Information Technology. In this role, you will be assisting the Vice President, Internal Audit in building, overseeing and executing all aspects of the internal audit function. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that company's operations are compliant with relevant regulations, policies, and industry best practices as the enterprise continues its standalone journey as it carves out of Emerson. In addition, you will participate in advising on value creating opportunities in targeted strategic and operational areas. Information Technology capabilities are critical to the long-term success of the organization. Copeland has aspirations to become a public company in the foreseeable future. This role provides exposure to the Copeland Executive and IT leadership teams contributing to their understanding of potential risks and opportunities for improvement. Your ability to effectively communicate complex information clearly and concisely will be critical. 

As a Director, IT Internal Audit, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing expert guidance and recommendations on internal control matters, risk mitigation strategies, and process improvements.
• Implement and leverage data and analytical capabilities to provide continuous monitoring capabilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in IT and industry trends, IT audit practices, regulatory requirements, and IT Risk frameworks (e.g., NIST Cyber, CSC, COBIT, ISO2700x)
• Strong experience with cybersecurity best practices and applicable frameworks
• Proven leadership experience that emphasizes knowledge of IT Risk Management, Finding and Remediation Management, IT Audits, and Data Privacy/Security assessments
• Manage activities conducted by IT audit co-source partners.
• Assess risks related to IT internal audit strategic initiatives and related IT audit plan.
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, establishing yourself as a trusted partner who understands business objectives and challenges.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen risk management practices, and improve overall governance processes.
• Take a lead role in defining an internal control framework in preparation for SOX compliance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in internal audit to provide thought leadership and ensure that the organization remains ahead of regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of potential risk and action plans.
• Assisting in providing strategic leadership and direction to the internal audit team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Assisting in establishing departmental goals and objectives in alignment with the organization's overall strategy.
• Establish audit programs, audit documentation, findings, recommendations, work papers, and audit reports to ensure consistency and quality of work.
• Recruit, train and develop direct reports, providing guidance on career progression, skill development, and professional growth opportunities. Maintain team engagement through continuous conversation and action planning.
• Foster a culture of strong ethics and integrity within the internal audit team, ensuring adherence to professional standards and ethical principles.
• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors, ensuring effective coordination of audit activities and timely resolution of any identified issues or concerns.

Required education, experience, & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, computer science, management Information systems, or a related field, with in-depth IT Audit knowledge
• Ten or more years of IT Audit management experience or related work experience in information technology, focusing on security, risk management, or controls.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) professional certification is required.
• Minimum of 15 years experience with 10 years at an internal audit senior leadership role
• Experience with a multinational organization and managing international teams.
• Prior experience with a big four accounting firm at a managerial level is a prerequisite.
• Experience with a private equity led carve-out leading to an initial public offering.
• Experience in establishing and optimizing on continuous auditing techniques and tools.
• Thorough understanding of auditing standards, techniques, tools, frameworks
• Working knowledge of