Director Internal Audit

Locations: Boston, NYC, Norwalk, CT

Working Environment: Hybrid

Position Overview:

FactSet is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as its Head of Internal Audit.  In this newly created role, you will oversee the company’s internal audit function, as well as compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, while partnering with other risk leaders as part of the enterprise risk management (ERM) program. 

You will be responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, particularly in the context of FactSet’s technology-driven operations.  Reporting directly to the Audit Committee Chair and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Head of Internal Audit will play a critical role in enhancing governance, managing risk, and ensuring operational integrity across FactSet.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with FactSet’s business goals and ERM framework, with a focus on IT controls and data governance.
• Manage relationships with third-party providers to supplement internal resources effectively.
• Build out and lead a high-performing internal audit team, including recruitment, training, and development.
• Collaborate with other risk leaders to ensure integration of audit activities with FactSet’s enterprise risk management program and with the members of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on risk matters. 

Audit Execution

• Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of all internal audits to ensure compliance with professional standards and SOX requirements.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks and recommending actionable improvements.
• Ensure robust documentation and testing of controls to maintain SOX compliance across all relevant processes.
• Assist management with the formulation of actionable plans to address audit findings in a timely manner.
• Implement appropriate tools to successfully manage and document SOX testing results and partner with the Company’s outside accounting firm by sharing testing results.

Data & Analytics Focus

• Leverage advanced data analytics tools to enhance audit methodologies and provide actionable insights into control weaknesses.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure robust controls are in place for sensitive data across cloud environments, databases, and analytics platforms.
• Support predictive analytics initiatives to proactively identify control failures and emerging risks within FactSet’s B2B operations

Reporting & Communication

• Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of all internal audits to ensure compliance with professional standards and SOX requirements.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks and recommending actionable improvements.
• Ensure robust documentation and testing of controls to maintain SOX compliance across all relevant processes.
• Track and report on management’s progress towards remediating audit findings.

Governance & Risk Management

• Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of all internal audits to ensure compliance with professional standards and SOX requirements.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks and recommending actionable improvements.
• Ensure robust documentation and testing of controls to maintain SOX compliance across all relevant processes.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
• CIA certification
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in internal auditing within a corporate environment
• 5 + years of experience in a leadership role overseeing audit functions and SOX compliance.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance requirements, auditing standards, risk management principles, and governance practices.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments as part of an integrated enterprise risk management program.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and systems effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to senior leadership and stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and manage both internal resources and external service providers efficiently.
• Expertise in leveraging data analytics tools for auditing purposes (e.g., process mining, machine learning).
• Ability to partner with management to achieve common organizational objectives and develop an audit function that is perceived as adding value to the company.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (3 days a week) from an office in Boston, NYC or Norwalk, CT

Desired Skills:

• CPA
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting

The budgeted amount range for this position in the State of Connecticut and NYC is $180,000 - $225,000.

What's In It For You 

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means: 

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.

• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.  

• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives. 

• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions. 

• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development. 

• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging. 

Learn more about our benefits here. 

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.