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Vice President of Internal Audit roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and multinational corporations regularly sponsor senior audit leaders for permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Vitalant is currently seeking a VP, Internal Audit to help advance our mission to save and improve lives through blood donation, research, and innovation by strengthening organizational accountability, managing enterprise risk, and promoting operational excellence. Reporting to the EVP/Chief Financial Officer and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees, this role leads the design and implementation of Vitalant’s internal audit program, including audit planning, risk assessments, control testing, and compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws. The VP, Internal Audit leads a team responsible for evaluating financial controls and business processes, identifying opportunities to mitigate risk, and providing strategic guidance to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Compensation: $208,000 - $260,000
This hybrid position is based in Scottsdale, AZ and requires working onsite three days per week and from an at-home office two days per week.
As the VP of Internal Audit, you'll get to:
- Establish and lead a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program aligned with Vitalant’s mission, vision, strategic objectives, and organizational risk management priorities.
- Partner with senior management and the Audit Committee to define the internal audit function’s charter, scope, authority, and priorities.
- Assess enterprise-wide risks and develop annual and long-term audit plans for Audit Committee approval.
- Direct risk-based financial, operational, systems, and compliance audits, advisory projects, and investigations in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and professional ethics.
- Evaluate internal controls, business processes, regulatory compliance, asset protection, and financial reporting accuracy to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Communicate audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to the Audit Committee, senior management, and other stakeholders.
- Develop corrective action plans, timelines, and performance metrics to monitor implementation of audit recommendations and risk mitigation measures.
- Coordinate external audits and collaborate with external agencies to support audit activities and requirements.
- Develop communication and education strategies to promote awareness of the internal audit function and stakeholder responsibilities.
- Ensure adequate staffing, expertise, and resources to execute the audit plan effectively, including evaluating outsourcing options.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members through performance management, engagement, and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), external regulations, and quality customer service expectations.
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
- MBA preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and GAAS, internal audit standards, COSO risk framework, required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- CPA/CIA/CISA certification required.
Experience
- Fifteen years of experience in audit, governance, risk, assurance, and compliance required.
- Experience in cutting edge audit techniques, including data science, predictive analytics, and risk reviews.
- Experience in assessing an organization's risk profile and developing strategies to mitigate identified risks.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and build sound relationships across Vitalant.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with others to reach mutually agreeable outcomes.
- Must be able to clarify detailed, complex data into concise information appropriate for the relevant audience as well as the ability to write with simplicity and clarity. Excellent report-writing skills are required.
- Excellent presentation and training skills including the ability to engage audiences with credibility.
- Must be able to operate comfortably in ambiguous situations independently.
- Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, team and relationship building, independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Must be comfortable voicing/supporting different perspectives that may challenge individuals the VP is working with.
- Self-directed, innovative, and able to assess financial and operational data applying quantitative and qualitative analytical audit techniques.
- Must have proficient computer skills.
Location:
9305 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Job Category:
Leadership Operations
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.
At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Vitalant is currently seeking a VP, Internal Audit to help advance our mission to save and improve lives through blood donation, research, and innovation by strengthening organizational accountability, managing enterprise risk, and promoting operational excellence. Reporting to the EVP/Chief Financial Officer and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees, this role leads the design and implementation of Vitalant’s internal audit program, including audit planning, risk assessments, control testing, and compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws. The VP, Internal Audit leads a team responsible for evaluating financial controls and business processes, identifying opportunities to mitigate risk, and providing strategic guidance to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Compensation: $208,000 - $260,000
This hybrid position is based in Scottsdale, AZ and requires working onsite three days per week and from an at-home office two days per week.
As the VP of Internal Audit, you'll get to:
- Establish and lead a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program aligned with Vitalant’s mission, vision, strategic objectives, and organizational risk management priorities.
- Partner with senior management and the Audit Committee to define the internal audit function’s charter, scope, authority, and priorities.
- Assess enterprise-wide risks and develop annual and long-term audit plans for Audit Committee approval.
- Direct risk-based financial, operational, systems, and compliance audits, advisory projects, and investigations in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and professional ethics.
- Evaluate internal controls, business processes, regulatory compliance, asset protection, and financial reporting accuracy to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Communicate audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to the Audit Committee, senior management, and other stakeholders.
- Develop corrective action plans, timelines, and performance metrics to monitor implementation of audit recommendations and risk mitigation measures.
- Coordinate external audits and collaborate with external agencies to support audit activities and requirements.
- Develop communication and education strategies to promote awareness of the internal audit function and stakeholder responsibilities.
- Ensure adequate staffing, expertise, and resources to execute the audit plan effectively, including evaluating outsourcing options.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members through performance management, engagement, and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), external regulations, and quality customer service expectations.
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
- MBA preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and GAAS, internal audit standards, COSO risk framework, required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- CPA/CIA/CISA certification required.
Experience
- Fifteen years of experience in audit, governance, risk, assurance, and compliance required.
- Experience in cutting edge audit techniques, including data science, predictive analytics, and risk reviews.
- Experience in assessing an organization's risk profile and developing strategies to mitigate identified risks.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and build sound relationships across Vitalant.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with others to reach mutually agreeable outcomes.
- Must be able to clarify detailed, complex data into concise information appropriate for the relevant audience as well as the ability to write with simplicity and clarity. Excellent report-writing skills are required.
- Excellent presentation and training skills including the ability to engage audiences with credibility.
- Must be able to operate comfortably in ambiguous situations independently.
- Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, team and relationship building, independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Must be comfortable voicing/supporting different perspectives that may challenge individuals the VP is working with.
- Self-directed, innovative, and able to assess financial and operational data applying quantitative and qualitative analytical audit techniques.
- Must have proficient computer skills.
Location:
9305 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Job Category:
Leadership Operations
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Vice President of Internal Audit
Document progressive audit leadership experience
Compile performance reviews, board presentations, and org charts showing your upward trajectory into enterprise-wide audit oversight. PERM filings for VP-level roles often require demonstrating five-plus years of progressive experience if you're pursuing EB-2 without a master's degree.
Target PERM-active employers in regulated industries
Financial services, insurance, and healthcare employers face stricter internal audit requirements under SEC, OCC, and CMS frameworks, making VP of Internal Audit a hard-to-fill role that strengthens your PERM case. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for senior audit positions.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
VP of Internal Audit roles typically land at DOL wage Level III or IV. Run your SOC code and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you understand the minimum wage DOL will certify and can negotiate accordingly.
Ask employers directly about their PERM experience
Some companies have sponsored individual contributors but never navigated PERM for a VP-level hire, which carries additional scrutiny around job duties and minimum requirements. Ask HR whether they've filed PERM for comparable director or VP roles and which outside counsel they use.
File I-140 concurrently if your priority date allows
Once PERM is certified by DOL, work with your employer to file the I-140 petition with USCIS promptly. If your country of birth has current priority dates, concurrent I-485 filing locks in your place in line and triggers AC21 portability protections after 180 days.
Align your O*NET job duties to the PERM posting
The O*NET occupation profile for Chief Executives and Financial Managers lists duties that PERM auditors scrutinize for VP Internal Audit roles. Confirm your actual job description mirrors these core duties so the recruitment test and minimum requirements withstand DOL review.
Green Card Vice President of Internal Audit: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vice President of Internal Audit role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
VP of Internal Audit roles typically qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they require an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in audit or finance. EB-3 professional sponsorship is also available if the employer's minimum requirements are set at a bachelor's degree level. The employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM job description, and those requirements must reflect genuine business necessity.
How does green card sponsorship for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at three years initially and tied to a single employer. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires your employer to file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, run a recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then petition USCIS via Form I-140. Priority date backlogs mean nationals from high-demand countries such as India or China may wait years before an immigrant visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for a VP-level audit hire?
DOL requires the sponsoring employer to conduct supervised recruitment, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, before filing the PERM application. For a VP of Internal Audit, the job description must list minimum requirements that match what the role genuinely needs, not inflated credentials. If a U.S. applicant meets those minimum requirements and is rejected without a lawful, documented reason, DOL can deny the PERM certification.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for internal audit roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This is more reliable than general job boards because it surfaces companies that have already navigated PERM for comparable positions, reducing the risk of pursuing employers who lack the HR infrastructure or willingness to sponsor permanent residency for senior audit leaders.
Can I change employers after my green card process starts?
AC21 job portability lets you change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. A separately approved I-140 petition can allow you to carry your original priority date to a new employer's PERM filing, but that is a distinct rule from AC21 portability and requires careful coordination with an immigration attorney.