Itron, located in Liberty Lake, WA, is recruiting a Director of Internal Audit to lead our internal audit team. This position reports to the CFO. The Director of Internal Audit will work with the business to evaluate and recommend improvements to processes, to strengthen internal controls, to improve business performance, and to ensure compliance. The Director will have primary responsibility for coordinating Itron's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, formulating and executing the internal audit plan that evaluates risk and compliance and testing the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls. The Internal Audit team is often asked to conduct internal investigations regarding possible HR or control issues; so discretion is mandatory. The Director of Internal Audit will direct the Internal Audit team to perform implementation reviews on major projects and initiatives across Itron, utilizing a variety of technology tools. Therefore, Oracle Cloud EPM, Smartview, Oracle and other Itron systems knowledge is desirable. This role will work in a dynamic global environment and will interact with various functional groups and senior leadership in order to perform internal audit projects and proactively coordinate with the external auditors on testing and controls. The ideal candidate must be proactive and engaged, with the ability to lead the team to complete Internal Audit goals, work independently in the completion of audits, design risk-based audit projects and deliver timely and well communicated reports. In addition, the candidate must be able to work collaboratively across the organization with various functional process leaders. In addition to technical accounting expertise, objectivity and unquestioned integrity are essential elements of this position. Executive-level written and communication skills, strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills, along with highly developed influencing skills are required. The role interfaces regularly with the CFO and CEO staffs, Audit & Finance Committee (AFC) of the Board, including presenting to and meeting privately with the AFC each quarter. Confidence and executive presence are important attributes. Duties & Responsibilities: Design and coordinate a best-in-class Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program through a cross functional Itron team and present once a year to Itron's Board of Directors (BoD). Provide independent assessment and testing over financial controls and processes including IT and technology controls. Provide advisory and assurance services to management over other financial, technology, and compliance processes. Determine, plan, and execute risk-based audit procedures, schedules, priorities and programs to achieve audit objectives and goals within agreed to deadlines. Plan and coordinate audit approach and activities with management and external auditors, including external attest, audit and review procedures, to increase efficiency and reduce audit costs. Partner with other compliance and risk management functions to enhance governance, risk management, and compliance in a fast-paced, but highly regulated environment. Drive delivery of internal audit's work on time, within agreed budget, and in accordance with audit methodology and agreed quality standards. Direct the team to identify and document issues found during audit testing and develop recommendations for improvement. Follow up to ensure management action plans are executed in a timely manner. Review and analyze audit evidence and relevant processes and procedural documentation. Prepare and write audit reports in a clear, concise and professional manner that can easily be understood by the reviewer and target audience, including various management teams, upon performance of company audit steps and procedures. Prepare executive-level presentations and reporting, as well as practical process and control recommendations linke