DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT

The Company
Our client is an international, publicly-traded, billion-dollar manufacturer of high-tech composites for a variety of industries. A strong management team and a superior product line contributed to nearly 20% growth in 2004. An upturn in the aerospace industry, combined with management's focus on building a stronger corporate infrastructure, have the company poised for significant future growth.

The Role: Director, Internal Audit
The Director, Internal Audit will be responsible for the development of a "best practice" internal audit function. The individual will be responsible to test and monitor the Company's adherence to an effective control environment, including compliance with Company-wide policies and procedures and all activities related to the requirements of s404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Specific responsibilities will include:

• The development of an annual internal audit plan after evaluating the Company's control environment and performing a company-wide risk assessment. The plan would be developed with the input of the Company's senior management, and presented to the Audit Committee for approval.
• The selection, coordination and management of internal audit resources, including the mix of internal and external resources and the evaluation of external "outsource" providers, all working within the assigned budget to deliver the most value to the Company.
• The development of the Company's post-2004 s404 Sarbanes-Oxley Act procedures, including a "self assessment" project plan that would utilize internal corporate and business unit professionals, as well as external resources. The project plan would establish a methodology to update process documentation, and establish a plan for testing, evaluation of results and remediation. including;
• The evaluation and testing of the Company's fraud prevention controls, including a risk assessment and a "best practice" comparison.
• The development of a "value added" business partnering relationship with all levels of Company management, including the communication of the goals of internal audit and the resources the function can provide to operational management.
• The establishment and performance of procedures in ad-hoc investigations and "special audits" as required from time to time.

Career Development and Growth Potential
This is a high-profile role that will offer broad exposure to senior management throughout corporate and business operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop strong professional relationships throughout all elements of the organization and to guide their career in growth in a number of possible directions. Potential next steps within the company will include opportunities both within the U.S. and abroad. Over time, the successful candidate may pursue opportunities within finance, control or operational roles within the corporation.

Candidate Qualifications

• Ten to twelve plus years of business experience with a track record of significant accomplishment in a manager's/director's role in a "best-in-class" internal audit organization. OR
• Nine to twelve years Big 4 audit experience with significant exposure to publicly-traded manufacturing clients.
• Excellent communications skills - clear and concise written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with sound business judgment and the ability to balance the requirements of a strong control environment and the operational needs of the business.
• Ability to think in both the short and long term with a vision toward the establishment of a "best in class" internal audit function.
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, dynamic environment.
• A high degree of integrity and strong interpersonal skills.
• "Big Four" experience, CPA and MBA credentials a plus.