Strategic Audit Operations Leader: Driving Excellence Behind the Scenes

Are you ready to play a pivotal role at the heart of our Internal Audit function? We're looking for someone exceptional to bridge the gap between strategy and execution in this highly visible position.

As our Dir, Internal Audit Professional Practices and Operations leader, you'll collaborate directly with audit leadership to shape the department's future while ensuring we maintain the highest professional standards. You'll drive our strategy development, spearhead technology innovation, own our reporting to the Board and executive team, and be the architect of our audit methodology and technology platform. With significant exposure to company leadership, you'll have the opportunity to provide insights that directly impact CDK's strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate brings strong auditing expertise, exceptional project management skills, and a deep understanding of business risk landscapes. You thrive on clear communication, excel at building cross-functional relationships, and can deliver compelling presentations that solve complex problems. Most importantly, you're comfortable navigating ambiguity in our fast-paced, evolving environment—turning challenges into opportunities that move us forward.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist in development of short and long-term strategic direction and audit methodology for Internal Audit.
• Prepares Board materials by including internal audit, SOX and related assurance results, emerging risks and trends, issues and key internal audit activities.
• Oversight of reporting and communication including management reporting, open audit issue tracking and management, audit report distribution and departmental communications.
• Establishes, implements and maintains Internal Audit policies, procedures and governance according to IIA Global Audit Standards. Coordinates audit risk assessment and audit plan development and executes Quality Assurance and Improvement program.
• Identifies, establishes and engages in internal and external initiatives to support organizational change, technology implementations and special projects. Challenges the status quo, champions continuous improvement of the Company’s operations and partners with members of management to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Lead’s management and operational support of the audit plan status, audit surveys and stakeholder feedback, reporting and project management metrics, departmental KPI’s and financial budget and forecasting needs.
• Drives technology strategy, including capability assessment, audit tool optimization and support, data analytics management and continuous audit opportunities using automation and innovation.
• Develops, plans and execute training curriculum for learning and development, including technical auditing skills, data and analytics, and emotional intelligence. Leads all aspects of the orientation and onboarding process for new hires, guest auditors and contractors.
• Management of department benchmarking and compliance with independence certifications and required corporate policies in collaboration with IA leadership.
• Help facilitate Internal Audit resource and demand management efforts, including staffing availability, coordination and scheduling of resources, staff augmentation and detailed project scheduling.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, technical or related field
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE)
• 12+ years of demonstrated experience in audit leadership, risk management or a related field, management experience preferred
• Proven knowledge of auditing principles and practices and understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with ability to navigate complex matrix environments and cross collaborate
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity, calm under pressure, honesty and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, Power BI, Excel and other visualization tools
• Strong project management abilities and executes to established timelines, acts with urgency
• Positive, energetic, motivated and motivator for the team

Salary Range: $177,000 - $200,000

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location.  The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Matching Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US.  CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.