Director, Internal Audit

Why Us?:

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

Could This Be For You?:

The Director of Internal Audit is a senior leadership role responsible for managing and executing a balanced internal audit program consisting of SOX compliance audits and risk-based operational audits. This role provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations, governance, and risk management frameworks. This role is essential to maintaining the integrity of Hanger’s internal control environment, regulatory compliance posture, and Audit Committee reporting obligations.

Your Impact:

SOX Audit Program

Oversee the end-to-end annual SOX compliance program, including risk assessment, scoping, control design reviews, and testing of operating effectiveness

Guide process and control owners in identifying key financial, IT general controls (ITGCs), and application-specific controls for both new and existing processes

Coordinate and manage SOX testing activities with external auditors and business process owners

Evaluate control deficiencies, assess aggregation risk, and collaborate with business and technology leaders to develop and track remediation plans

Prepare and present SOX program status dashboards and results to executive management and the Audit Committee

Stay current on evolving regulatory and technical guidance (PCAOB, SEC, COSO, COBIT) and apply leading practices to the audit program

Evaluate Hanger’s IPO readiness from a SOX compliance perspective; where deficiencies are identified, assess the level of effort and timing required to achieve readiness and drive remediation efforts

Operational Audit Program

Develop and execute a risk-based operational audit plan covering financial, operational, compliance, and IT audit areas

Lead end-to-end audit engagements including planning, scoping, fieldwork, findings development, and reporting

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks across business units

Provide practical, actionable recommendations for control enhancements, operational efficiencies, and risk mitigation

Oversee audit issue tracking and follow-up to ensure timely and complete remediation of identified findings

Continuously monitor and report on department performance through defined KPIs to assess audit program effectiveness and drive ongoing improvement

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of internal audit professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Legal, Operations, Information Technology, and Business leadership

Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, regulators, and co-source partners

Partner with management on advisory projects including system implementations, new business initiatives, and organizational changes

Support the Audit Committee in fulfilling its risk, control, and governance oversight responsibilities

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Champion automation and analytics initiatives to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness

Identify and implement solutions leveraging data analytics and AI tools across audit processes

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

Minimum of 8 years of progressive internal audit experience, including SOX compliance and operational/financial/IT auditing

2–4 years of experience within a large multi-faceted publicly traded or privately held corporation

Relevant professional certification: CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or CFA

Demonstrated people management experience, including building, mentoring, and developing audit teams

Strong knowledge of SOX program management, ITGCs, IT application controls, SOC reports, and operational audit methodologies

Experience coordinating with external auditors and managing co-source relationships

Proficiency with audit management tools (e.g., AuditBoard) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

Experience in the Healthcare Industry

Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Experience with audit automation initiatives leveraging RPA (Robotic Process Automation) or AI-based tools

Knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and information security audit practices

Familiarity with global payment processing practices and regulatory environments

Additional Success Factors:

Risk & Control Acumen – Understanding of risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks (COSO), and audit standards (IIA, PCAOB)

Strategic Leadership – Ability to set direction, inspire a team, and align the audit function with organizational priorities

Technical Expertise – Proficiency in SOX compliance, IT general controls, operational auditing, and financial processes

Communication & Influence – Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex findings clearly to all levels of management, including the Audit Committee

Project Management – Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent audit engagements and cross-functional relationships

Independence & Objectivity – Demonstrated commitment to audit independence, professional ethics, and objectivity

Innovation Mindset – Forward-thinking approach to audit technology, automation, and continuous improvement

Our Investment in You:

Competitive Compensation Packages

8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays

PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Savings and Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents

Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities

Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program

Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee

Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location

Relocation Assistance

Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities

Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

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