How much does a Chief Audit Executive make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Chief Audit Executive in the United States is $138 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $123 and $157. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Chief Audit Executive?

The Chief Audit Executive (CAE), director of audit, director of internal audit, auditor general, or controller general is a high level independent corporate executive with overall responsibility for internal audit. Publicly traded corporations typically have an internal audit department, led by a Chief Audit Executive ("CAE") who reports functionally to the audit committee of the board of directors, with administrative reporting to the chief executive officer. The profession is unregulated, though there are a number of international standard setting bodies, an example of which is the Instit...

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Texas Pharmacy Association - Austin , TX
The CEO reports to the elected Board of Directors. About TPA The Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA ... Oversee annual independent audit/review for each entity. Administration * Establish and enforce all ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Habitat for Humanity of Collin County - McKinney , TX
Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity Collin County ***Interested Candidates, please email ... of annual audits, and monthly reporting. * Supervise, support, and counsel direct reports in ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
LittleStar ABA Therapy - Carmel , IN
The CEO will facilitate relationships between the Board, legal counsel, accounting, and audit organizations, will manage the use of legal counsel for operational matters, and in conjunction with the ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 22 days ago
MRC - West Hollywood , CA
Role Description: The Executive Assistant, CFO provides the Chief Financial Officer with ... audits, ad hoc projects, etc. * Communicate and collaborate with internal and external parties
LinkedIn - 10 days ago
MRC Entertainment - West Hollywood , CA
Role Description: The Executive Assistant, CFO provides the Chief Financial Officer with ... audits, ad hoc projects, etc. * Communicate and collaborate with internal and external parties
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago
Communications Engineering Company - Hiawatha , IA
The CEO will be the voice of the brand and embody the cultural identity of the company. CORE ... Relationship building with banking, insurance, legal, audit, tax and other professional services to ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 18 days ago
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