Director, Internal Audit

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At Aviat Networks, we take great pride in hiring a workforce that is committed to supporting and strengthening our values and attributes. If you are a results-oriented, customer centric and innovative thinker who also takes pride in personal and professional integrity, Aviat Networks is the ideal next step in your career. We are looking for people who love to solve problems, enjoy change, and know how to have fun so come and join a dynamic team that strives to bring communications to the world.

Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand, and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions.

About the Role: The Director of Internal Audit is a senior-level position responsible for leading and managing the internal audit function within Aviat to foster a culture of transparency, accountability and ethical conduct within the company. The role involves assessing and improving the effectiveness of the internal control environment, risk management processes and governance practices. This role will report functionally to the Audit Committee of the board of directors, and administratively to the CFO.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive audit strategy, including annual audit plans, risk assessments, and resource allocation.
• Conduct independent and objective audits of the company’s operations, processes, and systems to evaluate their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Partner with the CFO, executive leadership and Audit Committee to drive risk identification in the Company’s financial, operational and IT areas; subsequently develop appropriate controls to address and mitigate such risks.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to promote constructive change; collaborate with management to establish timely, appropriate action plans and then monitor those plans.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to help automate audit techniques and perform continuous monitoring.
• Ensure the highest controllership standards are maintained including those related to stewardship of assets and integrity of financial transactions.
• Oversee, in coordination with Compliance, investigations in areas such as fraud, theft and code of business ethics violations and make recommendations to human resources, compliance or other members of management based on results of investigations.
• Support the integration of new acquisitions into the company’s control and reporting environment and assist in dispositions.
• Participate in risk and compliance steering committees with executive leadership including those associated with Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance.
• Develop strong relationship to ensure coordination of efforts with external auditors and internal business process/IT owners, including alignment on SOX planning, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests and deficiency evaluation.
• Provide opportunities for auditing, controls, software and systems training to team members to develop and enhance audit skills; provide hands-on assistance and training to staff auditors.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent related work or military experience.  Master’s in business administration (MBA) or an equivalent advanced degree, preferred.
• 7 years of experience in public accounting or industry.
• Preferred certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, policies, practices, and legal compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Track record of developing insightful, valuable, and actionable analyses, providing detailed explanations of drivers of results, and producing accurate interpretations.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with executive leadership, FP&A, IT, Operations, etc..
• Experience working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment, with the ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new software applications.
• Demonstrated discretion and executive presence to drive processes and lead through influence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels of the company.
• Strong computer skills for data presentation and analysis.

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Aviat Networks provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, disability or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.

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