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Purpose

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The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the internal audit function and overseeing all audit activities across the organization. A successful candidate in this role ensures the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices and has advanced experience with financial and accounting applications, financial and operational controls, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO framework requirements. The Director collaborates with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and IT systems to ensure the integrity of the organization’s operations and reporting and exhibits strong critical thinking, communication and technology skills.

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\nKey Responsibilities\n\nStrategic Leadership\n\nDevelop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant risk exposures, ensure the integrity and reliability of information and financial reporting, safeguard company assets, and comply with laws and regulations\nProvide independent assurance on risk management, internal controls, and governance\nServe as a strategic advisor to executive leadership\n\n\nAudit Operations\n\nOversee and manage audit engagements, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up\nEnsure audits are conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards)\nIdentify areas of potential risk and recommend solutions to mitigate exposure\nCoordinate activities with external auditors to support their audit and review procedures\n\n\nTeam Management\n\nRecruit, train, and lead a high-performing internal audit team\nFoster a culture of continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and professional development\nConduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to staff\n\n\nReporting & Communication\n\nPresent audit findings, recommendations, and progress updates to executive management\nMaintain open lines of communication with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders as needed\n\n\n\n\nCompliance & Risk Management\n\nMonitor compliance with internal policies, laws, regulations, and industry standards\nPartner with risk management, legal, compliance, and IT security to align audit efforts with broader risk mitigation strategies including anti-fraud criteria and controls\nMonitor and update on a continual basis the assessment of the control environment, keeping abreast of significant control issues, trends and developments\n\n\n\n Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

\n\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred\nCertification: CPA, CIA, CISA, or related professional certification strongly preferred\nExperience: Minimum 10 years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role\nExperience in fraud detection and investigation\nStrong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, COSO, risk management, and internal control frameworks\nInternational experience a plus\n\n

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Skills / Other Requirements

\n\nExcellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills\nAbility to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence senior management\nKnowledge of emerging risks such as cybersecurity, and data privacy\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations preferred).\nUnderstanding of, or experience in, the Community Association Management Industry a plus\n\n

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