Vp internal audit

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.

This role is responsible for oversight of financial governance and helping to ensure consistent business integrity and ethics. The position is based at our Lowell, MA or Weston, FL headquarters and reports administratively to the Chief Accounting Officer and has reporting responsibilities to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. This role requires an enterprise-wide view of strategic, operational, financial, IT, and compliance risks with the ability to create and drive a vision, strategy, and a culture of innovation, while serving as a thought leader for the organization.

Your Responsibilities

• Leads through change, inspires and develops a high-performing global team, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and resilience.
• Sets the strategy and vision for a global internal audit organization.
• Provides insights into changes occurring within the business and associated impact to the financial controls.
• Implements best practices to develop and execute a risk-based audit plan consisting of operational audits, targeted reviews, and consulting projects.
• Utilizes automated audit tools and data analytics to help minimize emerging risks and enhance performance and efficiency.
• Partners with the business to proactively identify risks, improve operations and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Develops the annual audit strategy and planning methodology and ensures audit activities are delivered with quality and efficiently.
• Prepares detailed reports and summaries and provides recommendations.
• Leverages audit technology and data analytics to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes.
• Establishes KPIs to assess the effectiveness and impact of the audit organization.
• Effectively communicates with stakeholders and executives to address concerns, offer guidance and suggest improvements.
• Maintains a high level of ethical standards and adherence to professional codes of conduct.
• Acts as a thought leader in the profession and participates in industry forums and conferences.
  
  

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 12 years of internal audit experience with successive management and leadership responsibilities including enterprise risk management, operational, financial and IT and compliance auditing.
• 5 years of experience in a global enterprise public company.
• 10 years of experience in operational, financial, IT and compliance auditing.
• 10 years of extensive experience with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, IT or related field.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• CIA, CPA or similar certifications strongly preferred
• SaaS company experience strongly preferred
• Digital savviness with the ability to recognize and act on evolving technological trends and risks
• Ability to use data driven audit techniques (analytics, metrics, dashboards, etc.) to drive results
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with executive presence and gravitas
  
  

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed

to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

Equal Opportunity Employer

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. View The EEO Know Your Rights poster UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [email protected].

The pay range for this position is $227k to $325k however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at