Director, Internal Audit

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business - delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

We're looking for a strategic leader to join our team as Director, Internal Audit. In this role, you will support the Internal Audit & Controls function in delivering independent, risk-based assurance over the organization's governance, risk management, and internal control environment. This role is accountable for executing high-quality audits, identifying meaningful risks and control gaps, and driving timely remediation to strengthen business processes and compliance. Success is measured by the effectiveness of audit insights, the resolution of identified issues, and the overall improvement in the organization's control environment and risk posture.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end execution of the approved audit plan, ensuring audits are performed in accordance with IIA standards and internal methodologies.

• Oversee financial, operational, and compliance audits, ensuring consistent quality, depth, and risk focus.

• Review audit workpapers, testing results, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity of findings.

• Ensure audits are delivered on time and within scope, with actionable and business-relevant recommendations.

• Support in developing and maintaining the risk-based audit plan through continuous risk assessment activities.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.

• Act as a primary liaison between Internal Audit and business/unit leadership.

• Communicate audit scope, findings, and recommendations in a clear, concise, and business-focused manner.

• Oversee the audit issue tracking and remediation validation process.

• Manage and develop a team of audit professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and career development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.

• 10+ years in internal/external audit or risk management.

• 5+ years in leadership.

• CPA, CIA, or CISA required.

• Strong knowledge of COSO, SOX, and audit methodologies.

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public company/SOX environment.

• Additional certifications such as CRMA, CISSP, or CFE.

• Familiarity with IT controls and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.

• Proven ability to lead teams and effectively engage senior/executive leadership.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with data analytics and audit automation tools.

Location: Owings Mills

The hiring base salary range for this position is $132,500 - $182,160 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

What's in it for You
* A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
* Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
* Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request.Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to talentacquisition@elementcorp.com or call (800) 665-9744. Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your rsum and screening responses) to identify job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer - they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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