Head of Internal Audit

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Head of Internal Audit will play a critical role in building a best-in-class internal audit function that directly supports Crusoe's strategic objectives. This role serves as the strategic architect of our risk management framework

We are looking for a high-integrity leader who can balance rigorous compliance with a forward-thinking, consultative approach to business processes

You will lead the internal audit function to ensure our financial, operational, and IT controls are robust, while providing the Executive Team and the Board with the insights needed to navigate a complex regulatory landscape

Strategic Oversight: Lead the execution of the annual audit plan across corporate shared services, ensuring alignment with business priorities

Audit Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of the audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up

Advisory & Assurance: Guide teams delivering assurance and advisory engagements; review and approve audit planning, testing, and documentation for quality and consistency

Risk Mitigation: Assess enterprise and business risks and recommend practical, effective mitigation strategies to senior leadership

Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with leaders across the organization to develop action plans and drive the timely closure of audit findings

Compliance & External Support: Oversee external audit assist testing, including conclusions and remediation support when required

Operational Evolution: Provide ongoing audit and risk advisory guidance as Crusoe's products, operations, and regulations evolve

Resource Management: Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to meet all audit commitments

Team Development: Coach, mentor, and develop audit leaders and team members while fostering a culture of trust and professional growth

Benefits

Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness

Time away: Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs

401(k) match: Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program

Mental wellness: Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life's challenges

Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required

Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; comfort delivering complex or difficult messages to senior leaders

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience

Methodological Expertise: Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and internal audit methodologies

Relationship Building: Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and influence change through audit insights

Experience: 10+ years of accounting and/or audit experience, with a proven track record of leading complex audit engagements from planning through closure

Leadership: Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines

CPA, CIA, or similar professional certification

Proven experience managing and developing other managers

Public accounting experience (Big 4 or similar)

Experience leading assurance and advisory work at the enterprise level

Ability to translate technical risk into clear, actionable business guidance

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Worksite address

san francisco, CA, 94199, US

Who can apply

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