Head of Internal Audit

About The Role

OpenLoop is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Internal Audit to join our team remotely or at HQ in Des Moines, IA. In this role, you will serve as OpenLoop’s first dedicated audit leader, responsible for establishing the company’s internal audit function, governance processes, and control framework. This leader will operate with a consultative, partnership-oriented approach, focusing on designing controls, validating existing practices, prepping evidence, and supporting cross-functional teams as the organization matures.

You will define the vision, roadmap, and day-to-day execution of a world-class internal audit and SOX readiness program.

What You’ll Do:

• Establish the internal audit function, creating charter, governance structure, and operating model for the company.
• Create a multi-year roadmap for IPO readiness, including SOX compliance and scalable control frameworks.
• Define the vision and standards for internal audit methodologies, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead IPO / SOX Readiness & Controls Design, to include design, evaluation, and enhancement of entity-level controls, ITGCs, automated controls, and key business process controls.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Security, Engineering, People, and Operations teams to co-develop sustainable control environments aligned with public-company expectations.
• Assist in drafting process narratives, flowcharts, control matrices, risk assessments, and documentation for SOX readiness.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify high-priority audit areas and control gaps.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on risk exposure, compliance posture, operational efficiency, and governance maturity.
• Champion a culture of risk-informed decision making, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Prepare clear, executive-level written reports and Audit Committee materials.
• Track remediation plans and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Collaborate closely with external auditors, consultants, and legal counsel to support annual audits, SOC 2 compliance, cybersecurity controls, and other regulatory requirements.
• Act as the internal audit leader during IPO diligence, auditor evaluations, and governance reviews.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor degreed with 8–12 years progressive experience in internal audit, risk advisory, SOX readiness / Big 4 consulting experience highly preferred
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or related certification are required
• Experience with high-growth, pre-IPO companies.
• Expert in control design, SOX frameworks (COSO 2013), and ITGCs
• Years of experience building & developing teams towards company growth 
• Strong advisory orientation with ability to influence across all levels 
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Proven ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment.
• Experience in healthcare, health-tech, or regulated environments with an understanding of data privacy and security requirements is a plus.
• Prior participation in IPO preparation, PCAOB environments / scaling internal controls for public companies is a plus.
• Experience with cloud-based systems, API architectures, SaaS tools)
• High integrity and ethical standards with a proactive mindset 
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Able to work fast but with quality, shifting as needed, with tight deadlines
• Strong people acumen and relationship skills; naturally pre-disposed to quickly establish positive personal and professional relationships.

In addition, for salaried positions you would also be eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Life Insurance, Pet insurance, and more