Director Risk and Internal Audit

Ulteig is seeking an impactful and growth-focused Director to build and lead Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Internal Control programs for our fast-growing organization, while also serving as Chief of Staff to the CFO to support alignment, readiness and execution of the CFO group's priorities.

This role will design and implement the ERM program and design an internal control program. The role requires a builder's mindset, strong change management experience, and executive presence.

The Director of Risk and Internal Audit will serve as a key member of the CFO leadership team driving transformation of the business to achieve the next stage of growth and complexity. The Director of Risk and Internal Audit will help instill a culture of risk and control awareness throughout the organization.

As a growth-focused company, Ulteig invests heavily in the development of its people and systems; the Director of Risk and Internal Audit should reflect that mindset by providing strong leadership and mentorship while balancing strategic perspective with practical execution.

The position can be based in Twin Cities, Fargo or Denver with periodic, but limited, travel.

• Lead the targeted integration of enterprise risk management practices, tools and routines into the business, strengthening connectivity, consistency, accountability and visibility across key risks.
• Define practical, scalable risk processes and supporting tools for significant strategic and operational events, including major initiatives, system implementations, acquisitions, emerging external risks and new lines of business.
• Act as a risk thought partner to leaders by facilitating risk discussions, guiding use of risk assessment tools, and delivering targeted education that builds risk awareness and earlier risk consideration throughout the organization.
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of response plans for high-risk matters, establish structured escalation paths, and drive follow-through by coordinating accountability, centralized visibility and timely reporting.
• Provide clear risk insights and status reporting to executive leadership, the Audit Committee and the Board, while reinforcing shared risk ownership in the business and serving as a change agent rather than the owner of individual risks.
• Advance and mature the enterprise risk program over time by strengthening capabilities, evolving the operating model, and continuing to embed risk discipline in support of Ulteig's growth and strategic objectives.

• Establish and maintain the Internal Audit Charter and program framework, with direction from the CFO and oversight from the Audit Committee.
• Develop and lead a customized, risk-based internal audit program that prioritizes financial, operational, compliance and technology risks in alignment with the organization's evolving risk profile.
• Oversee the outsourced internal audit partner and the end-to-end audit lifecycle, ensuring an effective, disciplined approach to planning, fieldwork, reporting and remediation tracking.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to strengthen control design, support remediation and drive sustainable process improvement.
• Provide clear audit insights, emerging themes and remediation status to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, while reinforcing accountability for timely and sustainable corrective action.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to the CFO, helping translate enterprise priorities into an aligned and actionable agenda for the CFO organization.
• Drive the CFO organization's strategic agenda by leading planning, prioritization and execution oversight across key initiatives.
• Facilitate decision-making by synthesizing insights, risks, and recommendations into clear, actionable guidance for the CFO and leadership team.
• Act as an integrator across finance sub-functions, aligning stakeholders, clarifying accountability and accelerating execution of strategic priorities.
• Represent the CFO in select forums and build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to advance priorities, resolve issues and support enterprise alignment.

• The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset with the ability to influence leaders, facilitate cross-functional discussions, and guide teams through organizational growth and change.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, enterprise risk, internal audit, internal controls, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of leadership and/or people management experience, with the ability to lead through influence, develop capability, and build future team capacity as the function matures.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting; MBA preferred
• Preferred: CPA, CIA, public accounting experience, Lean or Six Sigma certification, change management certification
• Effective communication, facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into executive-ready…