Dir Internal Audit
Audit Execution
Personally lead and execute internal audit engagements across financial, operational, compliance, and IT domains.
Develop and maintain a risk-based annual audit plan that reflects the Company's evolving risk profile and regulatory obligations.
Prepare and present audit reports, findings, and recommendations to senior management with clarity and executive presence.
Monitor remediation of audit findings and track management action plan completion.
Department Build-Out & Leadership
Design and develop the Internal Audit Charter, audit methodology, policies, and procedures.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee on audit findings, risk exposures, and control environment maturity.
Compliance & IPO Readiness
Lead the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls aligned with SOX 302 and 404 requirements as well as applicable state regulatory obligations to support public Company readiness.
Perform gap assessments of the current control environment against compliance requirements and develop a prioritized remediation roadmap.
Partner with cross-functional teams — including Legal, Finance, IT, and Operations — to embed controls into business processes.
Governance & Risk Management
Assist in the establishment of a Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to identify, assess, and monitor key business risks on an ongoing basis.
Develop and maintain the Internal Audit risk assessment methodology, and audit scoring criteria.
Ensure audit activities comply with IIA Standards (International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing).
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE certification – one is required.
Minimum 10 years of progressive external or internal audit experience, including senior leadership or management roles.
Demonstrated experience building or significantly transforming an internal audit function, including developing audit charters and departmental infrastructure.
Hands-on SOX 302/404 compliance experience, including scoping, control design, testing, and deficiency assessment.
Experience in car wash industry or in multi-site retail preferred.
Experience with IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls testing preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Strong understanding of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, COSO framework, and IIA Standards.
Proven ability to execute audits independently and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to present to executive leadership and board-level committees.
Experience coordinating with external auditors, including managing co-sourced or outsourced audit arrangements.
Familiarity with GRC platforms and audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate, Workiva) preferred.