Director of Enterprise Risk Management and Audit

Our professional services client has retained Heisler Kopp to recruit a newly created Director of Risk Management and Internal Audit. This strategic leadership role is designed to elevate the organization’s risk posture and build a formal internal audit function.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned risk or audit leader to shape the enterprise risk framework, implement scalable processes, and establish governance structures that support operational excellence and long‑term growth.

The Director will work closely with the CFO and executive leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risk while ensuring the company has the right controls, reporting mechanisms, and audit capabilities in place.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Leadership experience in Enterprise Risk Management and/or Internal Audit
• A proven ability to build, formalize, and scale internal processes, controls, and functional infrastructure
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively across the business
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to designing frameworks that support a growing organization
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting; MBA preferred
• Preferred: CPA, CIA, public accounting experience

This role is well‑suited for someone who thrives in a newly created position, enjoys building structure, and wants to make a lasting impact on an organization’s risk culture and internal audit capabilities.