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AEVEX, a defense and aerospace company headquartered in Solana Beach, California, is seeking a Director of Internal Audit & SOX Compliance to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's internal control environment over financial reporting (ICFR) in alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. This is a hybrid/remote position with a preference for proximity to Tampa, FL, Baltimore/DC, or Huntsville, AL locations, and will involve frequent travel.
The Director will own the end-to-end SOX 404 compliance program, including scoping, risk assessment, control documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, and management reporting. You will develop and execute an annual internal audit plan focused on financial reporting risks, emerging business risks, M&A activity, new accounting standards, and regulatory developments. Key responsibilities include partnering with process and control owners to document, assess, and improve key business processes and internal controls; coordinating with external auditors on testing strategies, reliance expectations, and audit timelines.
You will lead and manage internal audit staff, including hiring, training, performance reviews, career development, and succession planning. You will oversee external service providers, monitor budgets, and work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, IT, HR, and business unit leaders to embed compliance into operations. Regular communication with executive leadership, the CFO, and the Audit Committee is essential. You will conduct regular risk assessments, monitor control effectiveness, and deliver SOX progress updates, control reviews, and remediation status reports to senior management and the Audit Committee. The role also involves integrating data analytics and AI-assisted audit tools to improve coverage, efficiency, and impact of audit activities.
AEVEX provides full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions supporting U.S. national security and partner nation needs. The company offers custom design and engineering, rapid prototyping, sensor integration, aircraft modification and certification, flight test instrumentation, mission operations, advanced intelligence data processing, and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
- 10+ years in internal audit, SOX compliance, and financial controls
- Leadership experience in a public company setting
- Deep knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, ICFR design and testing, IT general controls, and risk-based auditing
- Familiarity with defense industry regulations and compliance standards
- Ability to work with geographically diverse teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing audit teams, manage budgets, and influence senior leadership decisions
- Ability to establish credibility, persuade effectively, and develop others
- MBA or degree in finance, accounting, or related field preferred
- CPA, CISA, or other relevant certifications preferred
