A multi-billion dollar company located in the South Bay is looking for a Director of Internal Audit.  This position will be the top Audit person overseeing both the SOX and Audit groups.  

- Bachelors degree in Accounting required. Masters degree or CPA preferred. CIA a plus.
- 15 plus years audit experience, including both public accounting and for a corporate Internal Audit function of a U.S. public company. Semi-conductor industry and public accounting firm experience required.
- Experienced, hands-on manager with strong business acumen, analytical skills, project management skills, and in-depth knowledge of US GAAP.
- Must possess strong knowledge of Internal Auditing methodologies and standards and the ability to analyze complex processes to identify potential financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and to meet project goals..
- Experience working in complex global companies
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively

Responsibilities will include:
- Organizes, directs, and controls the Internal Audit department.
- Manages the relationship of external consulting resources that are engaged to assist in the performance of internal auditing activities. Coordinates the internal audit effort with those of the company's independent public accountants and acts as liaison with regulatory examiners. Coordinate audit plans with the external auditors.
- Performs internal risk assessment, recommends and develops the internal annual audit plan. The Internal Audit Director executes and performs the responsibilities necessary to achieve the internal audit objectives and scope.
- Develops and enforces audit standards, policies, and procedures on a global basis.
- Advises Audit Committee and executive management on industry directions and external benchmarking best practices.
- Evaluates the organization's system of internal controls to ensure that it is functioning as planned and that it is updated as necessary to meet changes in operating conditions.
- Evaluates each department of the organization periodically to determine if they are performing in compliance with management's policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
- Provide regular reporting to the executive management and the audit committee.
- Maintains audit files by documenting the audit procedures used and each of the audit reports completed.
- Arranges for the necessary review and required follow-through of all internal investigations. Addresses all associated areas of Internal Control deficiencies.
- Develops and manages internal audit staff.