VP, Internal Audit

What Internal Audit contributes to Cardinal Health

Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.

Internal Audit - Finance conducts financial and operational audits to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. This family evaluates and recommends improvements to business practices, processes and control procedures and manages Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and fraud investigations.

Job Summary

The Vice President, Internal Audit is the executive responsible for supporting the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) in leading the company’s global internal audit function, providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. This position reports to the SVP of Internal Audit, CAE. The Internal Audit function reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with administrative reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. This role oversees all internal audit activities across the enterprise, including operational, financial, compliance, IT, and strategic audits, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and fraud investigations. The VP, Internal Audit partners closely with executive leadership, business unit leaders, and the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team to align audit priorities with the company’s risk profile and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Internal Audit Leadership

• Lead and continuously evolve a world-class internal audit function serving a complex, global Fortune 15 organization.

• Develop and execute a risk-based, quarterly internal audit plan that addresses key strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, technology and emerging risks.

• Ensure risk-based audit coverage across all major business segments, shared services, subsidiaries, and geographies.

• Oversee audits related to finance, operational effectiveness, compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, supply chain, and other emerging risks.

• Provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance

• Oversee the company’s SOX compliance program, including scope determination, control design and testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation monitoring.

• Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX and related SEC requirements.

• Provide regular updates to executive management and the Audit Committee on SOX status, key issues, and remediation progress.

Audit Committee & Executive Engagement

• Serve as a backup liaison to the Audit Committee, including preparation and presentation of audit plans, results, trends, and emerging risk insights.

• Deliver clear, concise, and actionable reporting to senior management and the Board, highlighting root causes, risk implications, and recommended improvements.

• Maintain independence, credibility, and professional skepticism while building strong, trusted relationships across the organization.

• Influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance.

Risk Alignment & ERM Partnership

• Work closely with the Enterprise Risk Management team to align internal audit planning with the enterprise risk assessment and top risk themes.

• Leverage ERM outputs to inform audit priorities while maintaining independent judgment over audit scope and conclusions.

• Provide insights and feedback to ERM leadership based on audit observations and cross-enterprise risk trends, without direct oversight or ownership of ERM processes.

Talent & Function Management

• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing, diverse internal audit team with deep expertise across multiple disciplines.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development, including the use of AI, analytics and advanced audit techniques.

• Manage the internal audit budget and external co-sourcing relationships efficiently and effectively.

Continuous Improvement & Advisory

• Identify opportunities to enhance business processes, controls, and operational efficiency through advisory and consultative engagements.

• Stay current on regulatory developments, accounting standards, emerging risks, and leading practices in internal audit and risk management.

• Champion the use of technology, AI, automation, and analytics to increase audit coverage and insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent strongly preferred

• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or related fields, including significant leadership experience within a large, complex organization or public accounting firm preferred

• Deep expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls over financial reporting, and regulatory environments applicable to large public companies

• Demonstrated experience interacting with Audit Committees and senior executive leadership

• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and how internal audit interfaces with ERM

• Experience in assessing risk and designing controls in accordance with standards issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance assurance and value-added advisory

• Executive presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills

• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to independence and objectivity

• Collaborative leader capable of building trust across functions

• Results-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Provides leadership and direction for multiple operational units or disciplines through; Directors may manage Managers

• Manages an organizational budget

• Approves significant policies and procedures that will result in the achievement of organizational goals

• Develops and implements functional and/or operational strategy

• Decisions have a serious impact on overall success or failure on area of accountability and external stakeholders

• Interacts with all levels of internal and/or external leaders

• Influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance

Anticipated salary range: $176,400 - $271,200

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 2/18/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.