Director, Internal Audit

Purpose of Job The Director of Internal Audit will lead Newegg’s internal audit function, responsible for executing operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits across the organization. This role will focus primarily on ensuring effective design and implementation of the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance program while identifying and mitigating risks in financial reporting and operational processes. The Director will partner cross-functionally with business leaders to enhance internal controls, strengthen compliance, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and governance.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the internal audit function, overseeing audit planning, execution, and reporting in alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate, reinforce, and promote SOX 404 program standards for documentation, control design, and effectiveness testing.
• Assist in annual SOX scoping and risk assessment activities to ensure accurate coverage of key financial and operational processes.
• Collaborate with global and regional audit teams to perform walkthroughs, testing, remediation, and documentation of business controls.
• Maintain the SOX workpaper management tool and ensure audit documentation meets professional and regulatory standards.
• Assess risks, develop detailed audit programs, execute audit steps, and communicate results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and process enhancement across departments.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with process owners and external auditors to support audit readiness and continuous compliance.
• Prepare business stakeholders for internal and external audit reviews, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development to internal audit team members.
• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned.

Job Requirements Technical Competence and proficiency in :

• S. GAAP and/or IFRS
• COSO internal control framework
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Sections 302, 404, 806)
• PCAOB audit standards (for coordination with external auditors)
• Risk-based auditing and data analytics
• IT general controls and cybersecurity risks
• Enterprise risk management (ERM) principles
• Ethics and compliance frameworks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required; with CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred.
• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in internal/external audit, accounting, or risk management in a public company environment.
• Minimum 5+ years leading an internal audit team or managing complex audit programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and operational audits.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels.
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word, and Visio; experience with audit management systems and ERP platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Experience in retail or e-commerce industry is a plus.

Essential Mental & Physical Function Mental Functions: Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. This position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to supervisor's guidelines.

Physical Functions: Sitting required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting required. Constant keyboarding and telephone usage.

Supervisor Responsibilities Yes

Language Skills Must be able to read and understand English

Work Environment Standard office working environment

Travel Requirements N/A