Vice President Internal Audit

About PTC PTC is a global software company that powers how products are designed, built, serviced, and operated across industries such as aerospace, defense, industrial, automotive, medtech, electronics, and high tech. Key Responsibilities Audit & Risk Leadership Lead the global internal audit function, including financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits. Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan aligned to PTC’s strategic priorities with embedded AI and advanced analytics to shift from periodic to continuous risk monitoring. Provide independent and objective assurance to the Audit Committee and executive leadership. Identify emerging risks across the business, including SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, and global operations. Leverage AI‑powered tools and predictive analytics to identify anomalies, surface risk patterns, and prioritize audit focus areas before issues materialize. Governance & Compliance Oversee SOX compliance and the internal controls framework, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency while identifying opportunities to automate testing through AI and data analytics. Partner with Finance, Legal, Security, and IT to maintain strong governance and regulatory compliance, including FCPA, GDPR, and evolving global data privacy and AI governance regulations. Evaluate and strengthen controls around data privacy, cross‑border data transfers, and data localization requirements across PTC's global operations. M&A and Integration Assurance Lead internal audit's role in M&A due diligence, assessing financial, operational, IT, and compliance risks of acquisition targets. Design and oversee post‑acquisition integration controls, ensuring acquired entities are brought into PTC's governance and control framework with speed and rigor. Evaluate inherited third‑party relationships, data practices, and IT environments from acquired companies to identify and remediate risk. Business Partnership & Impact Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on risk, controls, and process improvement. Translate audit findings into clear, actionable recommendations that drive measurable improvement. Support business transformation initiatives, ensuring appropriate controls without slowing execution. Audit Committee & Executive Engagement Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Deliver clear, concise, and high‑impact reporting on risk, controls, and audit outcomes. Build strong relationships across the ELT, influencing decision‑making and prioritization. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead and develop a high‑performing global audit team with a mindset of curiosity, technical fluency, and business partnership. Build a modern audit technology stack, deploying AI, automation, and continuous monitoring to fundamentally change how audit work is planned, executed, and reported. Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and forward‑looking risk intelligence. Experience & Qualifications 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk, or finance leadership roles. Proven experience leading a global internal audit function, ideally within a public, global SaaS or enterprise software company. Deep expertise in SOX, internal controls, and enterprise risk management (ERM). Experience operating at the executive and Board level, including direct Audit Committee engagement. Strong understanding of global business operations, including international compliance and regulatory environments. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across a matrixed organization. Experience building or transforming an audit function's technology capabilities, including adoption of AI, automation, and data analytics. Preferred: Experience supporting a SaaS or subscription business model transformation. Background in IT audit, cybersecurity risk, or data/AI governance. Hands‑on experience with AI‑enabled audit tools, continuous monitoring platforms, or predictive risk analytics. CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification. Benefits Annual salary range: $225,000 – $335,000, inclusive of base and on‑target incentive compensation. Eligibility for PTC share purchase program (ESPP) and potential equity programs. Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and sick leave; tuition reimbursement; 401(k) contributions and employer match. Flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage; commuter subsidy for office‑assigned employees. Equal Opportunity Employer Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr PTC