Vice President Internal Audit

TheVice President of Internal Audit and Investigationswill lead the global internal audit function and investigations program at Standex. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, the Vice President of Internal Audit and Investigations will be responsible for conducting reviews of financial and operational areas, testing of internal controls over financial reporting and special projects, monitoring and overseeing all allegations of internal misconduct, including, but not limited to, reports made to the Company's corporate whistleblower hotline, and ensuring that all reports are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.

The Vice President of Internal Audit and Investigations will also partner with the Legal Department to support the Company's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program and will be the key architect of Standex's internal controls framework.

WhatYou'llDo

• Lead the internal audit function, including but not limited to staffing, establishing goals and objectives, and setting processes and procedures.

• Provide overall direction and leadership to ensure that all aspects of the internal audit functionoperateat top efficiency and achieve theobjectivesof the Audit Committee and Senior Management.

• Conducttheannual risk assessment process and execute risk-based annual audit plan as approved by the Audit Committee

• Ensurethat audits are performedin accordance withaudit standards, and that procedures are meticulously documented to substantiate audit findings. Additionally,ensurethataction plansare of high qualityand havepractical relevance.

• Coordinate testing and audit execution with key internal stakeholders and external auditors.

• Work with the Controllership group tomaintainthe control design framework of the Company's system of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure that the Companycomplies withthe requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

• Prepare and present internal audit updates to the Audit Committee quarterly.

• Oversee the investigation of reports of alleged violations of Company policy or applicable law including coordinating investigation strategy with legal, finance, and human resources department personnel as well as local business unit leaders and other internal stakeholders.

• Ensure that all allegations of misconduct are investigated ina timelyandappropriate manner, and that investigative and remedial standards are applied consistently throughout the Company.

• Keep abreast of evolving changes in the world of internal auditing, compliance,ethicsand internal investigation.

• The position will require ~30%+ travel, including international travel.

WhatYou'llBring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/financerequired; CPA preferred.

• 10+ years of related experience within internal audit (with preference given to forensic audit experience) and/or accounting/finance function within a complex, global manufacturing (distribution, supply chain, and/or service) organization.

• An accomplished, process-minded, results-oriented, collaborative manager and leader with exceptional communications, influencing skills, and a bias for action.

• A hands-on, detail-oriented professional with excellent analytical, planning, evaluation, and implementation skills.

• A "player-coach" in approach to people management, team leadership, and people development that will empower people and groups to take risks, to challenge, to innovate, and to improve.

• Experience managing sensitive and complex investigations internationally, including cases of corruption, fraud, theft, and harassment.

• Ability to use data analytics to continually improve the internal audit and ethics & compliance program.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and executive presence.

• Displays high emotional intelligence when interacting with various stakeholders.

• Capable of working independently but intuitively knows when to involve other colleagues.

• Proven ability to build strong relationships with business leaders and employees at all levels of a global and diverse organization.