Vice President, Internal Audit

About the Role The Vice President, Internal Audit leads ICON's global internal audit function, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and internal control processes in a highly regulated, SOX-compliant environment. You will partner with executive leadership and the Audit Committee to provide independent assurance on financial, operational, and regulatory controls and to drive the maturity and scalability of the internal audit program. What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee the global internal audit function, including a global team, delivering a high-quality, value-driven audit program.
• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with enterprise priorities and regulatory expectations; drive evolution and scaling to support growth; foster a high-performance culture.
• Provide independent assurance over financial reporting (US GAAP) and SOX compliance, internal control environments, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance; ensure findings are clear and actionable.
• Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of Internal Control and Risk Management frameworks; oversee SOX 404 compliance including coordination of control assessments and testing.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee; report on audit outcomes, risks, and control effectiveness; partner with the CFO and senior leaders to support governance and transparency.
• Drive modernization of audit methodologies, including data analytics and automation; continuously refine processes to align with a dynamic, global PLC environment. What We're Looking For
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) and CIA or equivalent.
• Experience at Head of Internal Audit level or above, with proven success in leading and scaling an internal audit function in a large, publicly listed multinational.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and internal control frameworks.
• Prior Big 4 experience with leadership exposure.
• Ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated, fast-paced, matrixed global environment.
• Strong executive presence with experience engaging Audit Committees and senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence constructively at senior levels while maintaining independence.
• Strategic, disciplined, and commercially aware with strong operational understanding.
• High integrity, professional judgment, and commitment to governance and transparency.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on building and developing high-performing teams.
• Able to work from the Dublin office 3 days a week.
• Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree preferred. Nice to Have
• Masters degree preferred.
• Big 4 leadership exposure.
• Experience leveraging data analytics and automation in internal audit. Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.
• Health insurance and retirement planning offerings.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme LifeWorks with 24-hour access to a global network.
• Life assurance and flexible country-specific benefits (childcare vouchers, bike purchase, gym memberships, travel passes, health assessments, etc.).