Director of Internal Audit

Director of Internal Audit

Forvis Mazars Executive Search is exclusively engaged for this exciting opportunity. Our client, a publicly traded natural resources and industrial company, is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to establish and lead its internal audit function during a period of continued growth and transformation. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will take ownership of transitioning internal audit responsibilities from an outsourced provider, assessing the current control environment, and building a scalable audit framework that supports the organization's evolving business needs. This is a highly visible position that will interact with executive leadership and, over time, provide support to the Audit Committee while helping shape the long-term internal audit strategy.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of public accounting and corporate internal audit experience, along with the confidence to operate independently and influence stakeholders across the organization. This leader will modernize and strengthen internal controls, enhance the use of compliance and audit technologies, and create a foundation for future growth of the internal audit function. The position offers the rare opportunity to build a department from the ground up while partnering closely with an experienced leadership team on initiatives that will have a meaningful impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of internal audit activities from an external provider and establish a best-in-class in-house internal audit function.
• Evaluate, test, and enhance the company's internal control environment, compliance programs, and risk management processes.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on governance, risk, controls, and operational improvement opportunities.
• Build and scale the internal audit department over time, including the potential development of a team and expansion into operational and specialized audit areas.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic organization and make a meaningful impact. To learn more about this opportunity on a confidential basis, reach out to Bret Reyher at Forvis Mazars – Executive Search [email protected]