Vice President of Organizational Risk and Assurance

Job Details

Job Location:

105 - Baker Ripley Central - Houston, TX 77011

Position Type:
Full-Time Education Level: Bachelors Deg. or Equivalent Experience Travel Percentage:
Minimal Local Travel (up to 10%)Job Category:
Administration & Support Services Safeguarding Trust. Strengthening Mission. Advancing Impact.

Baker Ripley’s mission depends on trust—trust from funders, regulators, partners, staff, and the communities we serve. This role ensures we can always answer two fundamental questions with confidence:
Are we doing what we said we would do—and are we doing it in compliance with our obligations? How will we answer that?

• Protect the Mission
  • Establish and lead an independent Internal Audit function that provides objective assurance
  • Identify risks early—before they impact programs, people, or trust
  • Ensure controls and safeguards truly support mission delivery
• Build Systems That Help People Succeed
  • Design and oversee a clear, practical compliance framework
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, grant, and funding requirements without creating unnecessary burden
  • Monitor regulatory changes and guide the organization through them thoughtfully
• Lead With Courage and Clarity
  • Provide honest, solution‑oriented insight to executive leadership and the Board
  • Communicate difficult findings with respect, professionalism, and purpose
  • Serve as a trusted advisor grounded in ethics, independence, and sound judgment
• Strengthen Accountability
  • Identify systemic risk and control gaps across the organization
  • Establish KPIs and metrics to assess audit and compliance effectiveness
  • Help leadership distinguish isolated issues from enterprise‑level exposure

• Does not manage programs or service delivery
• Does not execute corrective actions from audits
• Does not own operational budgets or transactions

• Senior leadership experience in internal audit, compliance, risk, or governance
• Proactive analytical competencies and systems‑level thinking
• Comfort operating independently with confidence and humility
• A clear, direct communication style grounded in respect and collaboration

• Mission‑centered work with real community impact
• Direct access to the CEO and Board
• Executive independence and trust
• Opportunity to strengthen an organization that serves with compassion and accountability

• Experience in nonprofit, public sector, or complex multi‑funded environments
• CPA, CIA, CFE, or comparable credential (or equivalent experience)