Lead Internal Auditor (Hybrid)

About the role

Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind, solar, and battery storage projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad has developed more than 7.2 GW and owns 5.4 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, with more than 34 GW of projects currently in development. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to advancing the transition to clean energy.

Job Purpose

The Lead Internal Auditor will be an integral member of Longroad’s Internal Audit team, helping the organization achieve its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving governance, risk management, and control processes. The Lead Internal Auditor will lead and perform risk-based audit engagements while embedding process improvement thinking into every engagement. This role bridges traditional assurance work with operational excellence, applying process design expertise to deliver recommendations that go beyond compliance and drive tangible efficiency gains. This role is well-suited for a highly self-motivated, self-starting professional who is driven by the impact they can have on improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. This role is designed for a hands-on, critical thinker who is energized by transformation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to understand end-to-end processes and challenge existing ways of working to identify opportunities for redesign, simplification, and efficiency
• Lead audit engagements with a hands-on, critical thinking mindset, willing to roll up sleeves, dig into the details, and remain focused on value creation, not just issue identification
• Prepare clear, compelling audit documentation and reporting that highlights themes, root causes, and actionable improvement opportunities, going beyond surface-level findings to diagnose the underlying drivers of issues
• Partner with and advise business stakeholders on internal controls, risk management, and process redesign initiatives
• Champion a continuous improvement mindset across the audit function and business stakeholders
• Support SOC 1 compliance while helping evolve controls as processes, systems, and responsibilities change
• Drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function by identifying and implementing new methodologies, tools, and approaches
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on risk, controls, and process transformation initiatives
• Act as a technical resource for audit methodology and process analysis, supporting the development of junior audit staff
• Afford assistance to external auditors and other third parties as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or operational excellence
• Highly self-motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive work forward
• Strong interest in driving organizational effectiveness through process redesign, automation, and more thoughtful control environments
• Creative problem solver with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges, bringing a structured, root cause analysis approach and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated ability to apply root cause analysis to move from problem identification to creative solution design and execution
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate change and impact
• Ability to think systemically about how processes, controls, data, and people intersect and translate that thinking into practical, implementable recommendations
• Understanding of business cycles, key risks, and associated controls
• Experience contributing to the design and implementation of agile internal audit processes, methodologies, and improvements
• Proficiency in process mapping techniques and tools to visually document and analyze business workflows and internal controls
• Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX, COSO, IT audit concepts, and internal audit practices
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint and proficiency/strong desire to learn AI

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are preferred but not required

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with process mapping and improvement techniques
• Knowledge of internal audit principles and practices
• Experience with financial statement auditing and compliance
• Experience with IT auditing and cybersecurity

Benefits

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $125,000-$155,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. This role may also be eligible for incentive plan participation and other performance-based compensation opportunities.