Job Description

AAA Club Alliance (ACA) is seeking a strategic leader to join our team as the Director and Head of Internal Audit . In this critical role, you will report directly to the CFO and serve as a key advisor to the Audit Committee, driving the development and execution of the company’s internal audit strategy. You will lead a high-performing, results-oriented audit team, providing independent and objective assessments of key risk areas, financial reporting, and internal controls. In this position, you will drive change by bolstering the organization’s ability to anticipate and mitigate risks effectively through normal recurring internal audit activities and recommending process and system improvements. This position supports the organization, including board members and management, and offers an exceptional opportunity to influence the company’s governance, risk management, and compliance framework while contributing to the continued growth and success of a leading, innovative organization. If you are a forward-thinking, hands-on audit leader ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team!

What We Offer You:

• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Eligibility for Annual Bonus + Annual Merit Increase
• Hybrid schedule available
• Health & Life Insurance
• 3+ weeks of paid time off accrued during your first year
• 401(K) plan with company match up to 7%
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Certification Opportunities
• Paid time off to volunteer & company-sponsored volunteer events throughout the year
• Other benefits include a complimentary AAA Premier Membership, Health & Wellness Program, Health Concierge Service, and Short Term/Long Term Disability

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administrative matters of the internal audit function and direct the activities of the audit team relating to the execution of their duties.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of organizational goals and objectives, and tailor the audit strategy to support business strategy and identify key areas of risk.
• Create departmental annual plan and oversee execution of the audit plan in close collaboration with management including remediation of identified issues.
• Regularly assess changes in the market and emerging and unaddressed risks to ensure robust and forward thinking audit strategy and plan.
• Present the annual audit plan and quarterly updates to the Audit Committee of The Board of Directors and, in partnership with the CFO, periodically communicate with the Board on progress.
• Administer the selection, training, evaluation and development of an audit team capable of accomplishing the goals and objectives established for the department.
• Manage the department's participation in system development and corporate project teams to ensure adequate internal and external controls are designed and implemented throughout the organization in order to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Perform all phases of operational, technology/system, and financial audits following generally accepted auditing standards using audit techniques including statistical sampling, quantitative analysis, and computer programming.
• Evaluate audit results and present reports with detailed recommendations to Executives, Officers, and Business Unit Leaders.
• Coordinate the activity of external auditors and assist them through the preparation and completion of audit programs and internal control surveys.
• Collaborate with other compliance and risk management functions to enhance governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Work closely with the Legal department regarding ethics, risk, and regulatory matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related discipline required. Masters’ Degree preferred.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 10+ years of applicable experience with 5+ years of internal audit or public accounting experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or managerial experience.
• CPA, CIA, Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in Accounting with exposure to performing assessments of financial controls, IT/Technology controls or other related experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, and governance practices.
• Ability to perform administrative departmental tasks and maintain the high quality and integrity of the audit function.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express audit results and allow for constructive interaction with all levels of management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word and Excel.

ACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practices laws. At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers. We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. It is ACA’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACA’s operating needs, and applicant qualifications including, but not limited to, experience, skills, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

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