Director, Internal Audit

We are seeking a hands-on Director of Internal Audit to maintain and mature an award-winning Internal Audit Team and lead ZoomInfo’s Internal Audit function as the organization's audit leader. This role builds the audit foundation, oversees a dynamic risk- based assurance and advisory program, and partners closely with SOX Compliance, IT/Security, Data, and Business teams to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls across financial, operational, technology, and compliance domains. The Director reports administratively to the CFO and functionally to the Audit Committee, providing independent, actionable insights and driving automation and analytics within the audit lifecycle

What You'll Do:

Internal Audit Leadership & Strategy

• Mature the Internal Audit function: charter, methodology, risk assessment,
  reporting cadence, and a Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP).
•  Develop a multi- year, risk- based audit plan aligned to strategy, key risks, and
  regulatory expectations; obtain Audit Committee approval and deliver quarterly
  reporting.
• Establish investigation protocols and conduct audits or special reviews related to
  fraud, ethics, and policy matters in partnership with Legal and HR.

Risk- Based Advisory & Assurance Activities

• Execute operational, technology, and compliance audits and advisory across
  quote- to- cash/revenue (ASC 606), procurement- to- pay, order management, data
  governance, AI governance, and
• Provide clear root- cause analyses, quantified impact, and pragmatic remediation
  plans with accountable owners and due dates; monitor and report remediation
  status.

SOX Alignment & Controls Assurance

• Partner closely with the SOX Compliance Team to align scoping, reliance
  strategies, and remediation tracking, minimizing duplicate testing and elevating
  overall control coverage.
• Advise on ITGCs, automated controls, and segregation of duties in collaboration
  with Controllership, IT, and Security; coordinate with external auditors to optimize
  reliance where appropriate.
  Technology, Data & Al- Driven Innovation
• Embed analytics and automation across the audit lifecycle using tools such as
  AuditBoard, SQL/Python, Snowflake/Bl, and Internal AI tools to enable
  continuous monitoring of controls.
• Partner with Information Security, Legal, and Compliance on an assurance model
  while also Overseeing audits over cloud infrastructure, identity and access,
  change management, data stewardship, Al/ML model governance, and thirdparty/vendor risk; align to frameworks (IIA Standards, COSO, NIST CSF, SOC
  2, ISO 27001).
• Champion continuous monitoring and anomaly detection to proactively surface
  risks and accelerate insights for business owners and leadership.
  Collaboration, Governance & Leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal/Compliance, Security/IT, Product &
  Engineering, and GTM Operations; foster a culture of governance and control
  excellence.
• Act as primary liaison to the Audit Committee for Internal Audit matters; prepare
  concise, decision- ready materials and facilitate executive and board- level
  discussions.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high- performing team and manage co- source partners of
  SMEs to flex capacity and deep domain expertise

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of progressive internal audit, risk, or public accounting experience,
  including leadership roles in a public- company environment; Big 4 or equivalent
  preferred.
• Proven experience significantly maturing an Internal Audit function to build on a strong
  foundation of SOX Compliance while branching into other critical risk areas of the
  organization.
• Expert knowledge of IIA Standards, COSO (ICFR and ERM), SOX 302/404; familiarity
  with SOC 2/ISO 27001, COBIT, and NIST CSF.
• SaaS/technology domain expertise: subscription revenue (ASC 606), cloud
  infrastructure, data governance/privacy, and modern GTM systems.
• Demonstrated use of analytics and automation (e.g., AuditBoard, SQL, Python, 
  Snowflake/Bl) across planning, fieldwork, and monitoring.
• Outstanding communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills; ability to
  translate complex topics for technical and non- technical audiences.
• Professional certifications strongly preferred: CIA, CPA, and/or CISA; advanced degree a
  plus.

Key Competencies

• Builder mindset with a hands- on, roll- up- your- sleeves approach; bias for automation and
  measurable outcomes.
• Independence and sound judgment; ability to balance assurance and advisory while
  preserving objectivity.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem- solving, prioritization, and change- leadership skills.
• Data- driven with continuous improvement mindset and passion for elevating
  governance and control maturity.

Why Join Us? 

• Lead a next- generation Internal Audit function that leverages analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring.
• Operate at the intersection of Risk, Technology, and Business, partnering closely with SOX Compliance, IT/Security, and executive leadership.
• Board- level visibility and impact with clear opportunities to mature governance and reduce risk at scale. 
• Be part of a fast-paced, results- oriented culture that values innovation and accountability.

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