Director, Internal Audit - Financial Services

About the role

The Internal Audit team transforms risk management and compliance through proactive, tech-enabled solutions, partnering with significant global clients as they reshape the future of financial services. You will gain in-depth experience in risk management, Internal Audit Advisory, banking expertise, transformation, strategy, and business change initiatives—both emerging and current—to help clients create competitive advantages and respond to evolving global regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit engagements across the full project lifecycle—from risk assessment and planning through fieldwork, reporting, and post-audit follow-up—ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Deliver high-quality client deliverables and maintain strong internal collaboration and stakeholder communication, consistently upholding firm quality standards and driving client satisfaction.
• Engage directly with C-level executives, board members, and key stakeholders, delivering strategic insights, regular updates, and final presentations that foster long-term partnerships.
• Drive strategic initiatives that align with client objectives and contribute to the firm's growth, innovation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and prospective clients across financial services, technology, media, telecommunications, and commercial products sectors.
• Support business development through proposal creation, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive engagement with both new and existing clients.
• Build and manage strong client relationships, positioning the firm as a trusted consulting partner of choice.
• Lead and empower team members by cultivating a high-performance culture through strategic coaching, proactive succession planning, and comprehensive leadership development initiatives.
• Maintain deep industry and solution knowledge, staying current with firm offerings to deliver optimal client outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify cross-functional opportunities and contribute to the evolution of consulting methodologies and service offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 9+ years of relevant experience in public accounting or industry.
• Deep experience serving banking and financial services clients across internal audit and risk initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Prior experience at a Big 4 or Top 10 public accounting or consulting firm.
• Current and valid professional business credential(s), including one or more of the following: CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, or others.
• Ability to envision and develop solutions, including content development, insightful analysis, and understanding of key success factors for go-to-market strategies.
• Experience actively participating in business development initiatives, including proposal development, client pursuits, and go-to-market efforts.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we are building something different—guided by a shared promise to create extraordinary experiences through an Unmatched Client Experience® while fostering a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported.

Benefits

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service.

Pay

Pursuant to New York State and local pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role in the New York market is $180,100 – $292,500 USD. Total compensation includes salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave.