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.