[Hiring] Director of Internal Audit @Young Life

Role Description

At Young Life, our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We invite you to join us in this life-changing work, building relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, known, and loved.

Essential Duties

• Internal Audit Strategy & Planning
  • Develop, maintain, and execute an annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with enterprise risk priorities.
  • Provide independent assurance and advisory services to enhance governance, risk management, and internal controls.
  • Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify areas of financial, operational, compliance, and reputational risk.
  • Present audit plans, progress, and risk insights to executive leadership and governance bodies as appropriate.
• Audit Execution & Oversight
  • Lead financial, operational, and compliance audits from planning through reporting.
  • Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, system configurations, and policy adherence.
  • Prepare concise executive-ready audit reports with any actionable recommendations, as needed.
  • Monitor and follow up on management action plans to ensure remediation of identified issues.
  • Ensure audit activities adhere to professional standards and best practices.
• Fraud Risk & Investigations
  • Oversee fraud risk management, including monitoring the Fraud Hotline.
  • Lead or coordinate fraud-related inquiries in partnership with Human Resources, Risk Management, and executive leadership.
  • Coordinate with external counsel, law enforcement, and insurance carriers as needed.
  • Recommend internal control improvements to mitigate fraud risk.
• Governance & Advisory Support
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on risk mitigation, controls, and governance.
  • Review new initiatives, system implementations, and policy changes from a risk and controls perspective.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory and nonprofit compliance considerations.
  • Promote a culture of accountability and ethical stewardship across the organization.
• Leadership, Reporting & Communication
  • Lead and develop a team of internal audit, fostering accountability and professional growth.
  • Present audit findings and risk insights to senior leadership and other stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Coordinate internal audit resources and manage external audit or advisory partners as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and high ethical standards in all matters.
  • May report to Audit Committee if applicable.
  • Operates independently from financial operations and revenue processing functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience in auditing (public accounting and/or internal audit) or equivalent combination.
• CPA required.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing risk-based audit plans.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and governance best practices.
• Experience with fraud investigations and confidential matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Experience in nonprofit environments preferred.

Core Competencies

• Risk Assessment & Prioritization
• Internal Controls & Governance
• Fraud Detection & Investigation
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
• Executive Reporting
• Strategic Thinking
• Independent Judgment
• High Ethical Standards

Job Specific Working Conditions

Note: The anticipated compensation for this position can range from $89,070- $114,800 depending on relevant education, experience, and location.