Director, Audit Services

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Texas Instruments is actively seeking an Audit Services leader. The Director of Audit Services is a strategic leadership position that will build and support the organization's audit capability through quality, data, reporting, and technology. This role works collaboratively with the other audit directors, as well as other leaders across the company to establish quality of execution and risk management. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Internal Audit and will be responsible for overseeing two critical operational teams (total of 7 members) that drive audit excellence across the audit organization, as well as identifying opportunities among the control ownership stakeholders.

This leader will inaugurate an audit quality department ensuring the organization has a robust but practical QAIP program, preparing the organization for its next EQA. The leader will work closely with other Internal Audit directors, helping to align quality initiatives and governance. Through insightful data analytics, the company’s AI tools, and relevant recurring data monitors, this leader will develop the backbone to audit risk assessment and facilitation of the company’s ERM program. This role will also support high quality and insightful reporting for leadership and the Audit Committee. 

Responsibilities

• Lead two high-performing teams overseeing audit analytics, continuous monitoring, audit quality, Audit Committee presentations, audit technology modernization efforts including audit management platforms and AI/automation tools
• Play a key role in annual risk assessment activities for SOX and operational audits designing and leveraging data to support the assessment
• Drive continuous improvement in audit methodology and technology adoption
• Ensure Quality Assurance and Improvement Planning (QAIP) is established and supported; aligning audit methodology standards that are in compliance with professional standards (IIA, COSO) 
• Build team expertise in audit data analytics, risk monitoring, utilization of AI, audit automation, and controls assessment
• Create a culture of excellence, execution urgency, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Build relationships with key leaders across Finance, IT, and Business Units to strengthen the control environment; enable control owners through training, consultation, and advisory services
• Support the management of audit fee projections, budgeting, and actuals spend
• Actively facilitate key risk evaluation programs such as the annual audit risk survey, ERM activities, etc, to help identify emerging risks or control gaps

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, or related field (or Master’s equivalent)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance operations, or accounting/finance
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing teams, responsible for performance and development
• Relevant certifications including one of the following CPA, CIA, CRMA, or other related
• Experience in risk management, internal audit standards (IIA, COSO), and financial reporting controls
• Functional understanding of SOX compliance, regulatory requirements, and Business Process/ITGC controls
• Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing teams in matrix organizations
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence and partner with senior leaders
• Good experience with platforms, analytics, or automation technologies, technical capability

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting background (Big 4 preferred) 
• Experience in internal audit
• Track record of implementing leading edge audit technology and analytics solutions
• Experience with continuous audit and continuous monitoring implementations
• Public company audit operations experience (Fortune 500 preferred)
• Technology industry experience with global operations
• Experience with internal audit QAIP programs
• Data Science background
• Working experience with Auditboard/Optro