Director, Internal Audit

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!


Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Why you'll love working at Axogen:

• Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients' lives
• Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
• Educational assistance available for all employees
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral incentive program

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the Director, Internal Audit

The Director, Internal Audit will establish and lead Axogen's newly internalized Internal Audit function and will report directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. This role oversees all aspects of SOX compliance, internal controls, IT-related audit activities, and operational audits, and is responsible for designing, executing, and continuously improving the internal audit strategy while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Operations, Legal, Quality Assurance, and other business units. The Director will serve as Axogen's internal controls subject-matter expert, maintaining an independent and objective assurance function while ensuring a strong control environment and alignment with regulatory expectations. This individual regularly interfaces with the Audit Committee and external auditors and provides transparent reporting on risks, controls effectiveness, audit findings, and remediation status. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, public company environment subject to SOX and demonstrates strong judgment, executive communication skills, and the ability to operate with independence and influence.


Requirements of the Director, Internal Audit

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CIA, or similar certification required (CIA preferred; CPA beneficial).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive internal audit, SOX, or public accounting experience, including experience in a public company environment or Big 4/public accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of SOX requirements, COSO internal control framework, and audit methodologies.
• Experience in MedTech, Pharma, Biotech, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Prior involvement in system implementations is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with demonstrated ability to identify root causes and recommend scalable improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills required.
• Experience with audit or GRC tools preferred.

Responsibilities of the Director, Internal Audit

The specific duties of theDirector, Internal Audit include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development, execution, and ongoing enhancement of Axogen's SOX program, including risk assessment, scoping, testing, documentation, and remediation tracking.
• Manage the transition of internal audit activities from a third-party outsourced model to a fully in-house function, establishing processes, frameworks, and best-practice methodologies.
• Report functionally to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, maintaining independence from management in the execution of audit activities, risk assessments, and reporting of findings.
• Prepare and deliver Internal Audit reports and presentations directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, including SOX status, significant audit findings, remediation progress, risk assessment results, and emerging enterprise risks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth; provide clear direction, set performance expectations, and support career development through coaching and feedback.
• Develop and maintain a formal risk assessment framework, ensuring consistent evaluation of likelihood, impact, and control effectiveness.
• Oversee the performance of the end-to-end SOX control testing over the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls, including business process and automated controls impacting financial reporting.
• Oversee IT General Controls testing, including logical access, change management, segregation-of-duties compliance, and interface/job monitoring.
• Perform fraud risk assessments and identify areas requiring enhanced monitoring, testing, or preventive controls.
• Utilize analytics, data trends, and key risk indicators to augment risk assessment activities and improve audit planning.
• Partner closely with Finance, IT, and Operations in the design of processes, controls, process inefficiencies, and risks requiring mitigation or enhanced monitoring.
• Coordinate with external auditors regarding SOX reliance strategy, walkthroughs, testing schedules, and remediation plans.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key configuration and automated controls within key applications.
• Validate the completeness and accuracy of system-generated reports and data sets used in key financial and operational controls.
• Coordinate annual SOC 1 report reviews for third-party service providers, including evaluating complementary user entity controls and sub-service organizations.
• Track and validate remediation of control deficiencies and audit issues, partnering with business owners to implement sustainable solutions.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports summarizing findings, root causes, and recommended corrective actions.
• Provide periodic reporting to senior leadership on audit results, trends, and opportunities for control enhancement.
• Evaluate third-party and outsourced service provider risks, including controls, data access, and continuity considerations.
• Collaborate with IT Security on cybersecurity-related risks that impact financial reporting or operational audit scope.
• Support readiness efforts and future-state design relating to systems implementations and upgrades, including ERP, HRIS and manufacturing systems, to ensure effective control design and documentation.
• Conduct operational, compliance, and process audits to assess risks, evaluate efficiency, and identify opportunities for improvement across the organization.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the business, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Location

111 West Oak Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

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Benefits/Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.

Salary Range

$168,828-$211,034 USD

Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.