Senior Internal Audit and Risk Director
Job Title: Senior Internal Audit and Risk Director Compensation: $170,000 - $220,000 Perks of the Senior Internal Audit and Risk Director Role: Direct Access to Executive Leadership: Report directly to the CEO and regularly interact with executive leadership and the Board of Directors. Build a Function from the Ground Up: Lead and establish an independent internal audit and risk assurance function with enterprise-wide visibility. Mission-Driven Impact: Play a critical role in protecting and strengthening an organization that serves thousands of individuals and families throughout the Houston community. Executive-Level Influence: Serve as a trusted advisor on governance, compliance, risk management, and organizational accountability. High Visibility & Strategic Importance: Help leadership identify enterprise risks, improve controls, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Autonomy & Independence: Operate independently from day-to-day operations while driving meaningful organizational improvements. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Competitive compensation, healthcare benefits, retirement programs, PTO, and professional development opportunities. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Internal Audit and Risk Director: Establish and lead the organization’s internal audit and assurance function, providing independent assessments of risk, controls, and compliance Identify, assess, and communicate operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks across the organization. Conduct audits, reviews, and risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes. Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, grant funding obligations, contracts, and organizational policies. Present audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting metrics to evaluate compliance and risk management effectiveness. Monitor regulatory and compliance changes and advise leadership on potential organizational impacts. Senior Internal Audit and Risk Director Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Public Administration, or related field. 10 years of progressive leadership experience in internal audit, compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, or related functions Experience within nonprofit, public sector, government-funded, healthcare, education, financial services, or other highly regulated environments is highly preferred. Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CRMA, or similar credentials are preferred.
