Manager of Internal Audit

The Manager Internal Audit serves as the company's independent assurance and risk assessment function, responsible for evaluating internal controls, financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with corporate policies and other standards. Operating within a private equity-owned, growth-oriented waste and recycling company, this role requires a pragmatic operator who can balance precision auditing with strategic foresight to enhance enterprise value, safeguard assets, and support transparent governance.

Reports to:

Chief Legal Officer (dotted line to Chief Financial Officer)

Essential Job Duties:

• Design and execute the annual internal audit plan aligned with enterprise risk priorities and board directives.
• Conduct cross-functional, end-to-end audits identifying control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and risk exposures.
• Partner with the CFO and finance leadership to evaluate accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and company policies.
• Monitor risk mitigation plans and verify timely remediation of identified issues.
• Report independently to the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee on audit results, internal control health, and material findings.
• Maintain clear, data-driven communication channels with the Chief Legal Officer, CFO, and the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee Chair.
• Support quarterly and annual risk updates for private equity sponsors and board materials.
• Evaluate and enhance internal control frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and relevant environmental, safety, and financial regulations.
• Leverage internal data sets and technology to assess areas of control weakness, test key controls, and deliver value creation insights.
• Coordinate with external auditors, providing independent testing support while maintaining audit objectivity.
• Serve as an internal advisor to management on control design, operational risk, and governance maturity.
• Provide pragmatic recommendations focused on process improvement, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Stay ahead of evolving regulatory and environmental standards impacting the waste and recycling sector.

Scope of Responsibility:

This is a hands-on individual contributor role with enterprise-wide visibility and no direct reports, authorized to coordinate with management and external advisors to maintain an effective control environment. The role reports independently to the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee, with a direct reporting line to the Chief Legal Officer and dotted-line reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Committee Chair.