Director, Information Security Audit & Compliance (Global)

Overview Grant Thornton is seeking a Director of Information Security Audit & Compliance to lead and scale a global audit and compliance practice. This role will establish global delivery centers, manage internal and external audits, and ensure the information security program is governed through a consistent, defensible framework aligned to NIST CSF and NIST 800-53. Responsibilities Audit & Compliance Strategy: Define and lead the global information security audit and compliance strategy across the enterprise. Establish and scale global delivery centers to support audits, evidence management, and continuous compliance operations. Own the audit calendar and roadmap for ISO, NIST-based, HIPAA, and client-driven audits. Audit Management & Execution: Lead enterprise-wide audits and assessments including ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, and client-specific security audits. Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, regulators, and client assessors. Ensure timely, high-quality audit deliverables, responses, and remediation plans. Governance, Risk & Control Framework: Align the information security governance program to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and NIST 800-53. Develop, maintain, and mature security policies, standards, and control frameworks. Ensure controls are consistently implemented, tested, and evidenced across global teams. Continuous Compliance & Control Assurance: Establish processes for continuous control monitoring, internal testing, and readiness assessments. Track audit findings, remediation efforts, and risk acceptances through closure. Partner with technology, security, and business teams to remediate gaps and strengthen control effectiveness. Client & Regulatory Engagement: Support client due diligence, RFP security responses, and client-led audits. Translate technical and control-based requirements into clear, business-aligned commitments. Build trust with clients by demonstrating a mature, transparent compliance posture. Leadership & Global Team Development: Build, lead, and mentor a globally distributed team of audit and compliance professionals. Define roles, responsibilities, career paths, and training for audit and compliance staff. Foster strong collaboration with security engineering, IT, legal, privacy, and risk teams. Required Qualifications 12+ years of experience in information security, audit, or compliance, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles. Deep hands-on experience leading ISO 27001, 27701, 27017, NIST, HIPAA, and client-driven security audits. Strong expertise in NIST CSF and NIST 800-53 governance, control design, and assessment. Proven experience building or scaling global audit and compliance delivery models. Strong understanding of information security controls, risk management, and regulatory expectations. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage executives, auditors, and clients. Preferred Qualifications Experience operating in global, highly regulated environments. Familiarity with SOC 1 / SOC 2, cloud compliance, and third-party risk assessments. Experience implementing GRC tooling to support audit and compliance workflows. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent. Compensation The base salary range for this position is between $172,000 and $250,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and is based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. About Us Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities in the U.S.: Grant Thornton LLP (a licensed CPA firm) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (non-attest). In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational platform with Grant Thornton Ireland to offer a Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, with a broad global footprint. Team & Work Model We empower you with flexible options; this position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week at a GT office or client site as part of our hybrid work model. We support work-life integration and comprehensive benefits. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Grant Thornton is an equal employment opportunity employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities upon request. For accommodation requests, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. For Los Angeles applicants: we comply with local laws, including the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. For Massachusetts applicants: Massachusetts law prohibits lie detector tests; Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment. This posting is not an offer of employment or a guarantee of employment. It is intended to describe the general responsibilities and requirements of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grant Thornton (US)