Manager, Internal Audit and Risk

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc.

12d•$100,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

Are you looking to leverage your expertise to grow a role that offers varied and challenging work? Our company, a leading parent organization that owns and operates 340+ franchise locations across North America, seeks to fill this position with our next A-Player team member! Paul Davis Restoration is entering its next phase of growth, and strengthening enterprise governance is a key priority. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of Internal Audit & Risk to build and lead our company-wide audit program. This role will design and implement a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit framework across operational, financial, compliance, and IT domains. Reporting to the VP of Governance & Risk Management, you will partner closely with senior leadership to evaluate controls, elevate risk management practices, and support scalable growth across our network. This is a high-visibility opportunity to establish methodology, influence executive decision-making, and drive measurable enterprise improvement. This position supports Strategic Business Solutions in implementing projects that ensure continuous improvement by identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, and implementing business processes focused on continuous improvement and overall business growth. This position plays an integral role in the company's strategic direction and future growth. The Manager of Internal Audit & Risk is responsible for establishing, executing, and continuously improving a comprehensive, enterprise-wide audit program. This role leads operational, compliance, financial-control, and IT/cybersecurity audits; develops the annual risk‑based audit plan; evaluates internal controls; and partners with leadership to strengthen processes and reduce organizational risk. This role reports to the VP of Governance and Risk Management and works closely with senior executives across the organization. The ideal candidate brings 5 to 8 plus years of internal audit, risk management, or compliance experience, strong knowledge of control frameworks, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment. Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or similar are preferred. If you are looking for a role where governance, strategy, and growth intersect, we welcome the conversation!

Requirements

5 to 8 plus years of internal audit, risk management, or compliance experience
Strong knowledge of control frameworks
Ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or similar are preferred

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage a new enterprise-wide internal audit program from the ground up.
Establish audit methodology, documentation standards, and reporting templates.
Develop the annual risk‑based audit plan and present recommendations to senior leadership.
Lead and perform operational, compliance, IT, financial-control, and vendor/third‑party audits.
Coordinate external audits, such our SOC 2, and serve as the internal point of contact.
Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, control testing, and data analysis to assess process effectiveness.
Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential risk exposures.
Support enterprise risk assessments and maintain an up-to-date risk register.
Prepare and present reports on risk management and audit findings to the senior leadership team, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Identify and evaluate risk management strategies to assess and mitigate potential risks that impact Paul Davis's operations, profitability, and the Brand.
Partner with business leaders to prioritize risks and define mitigation strategies.
Monitor emerging risks and recommend program adjustments as needed.
Support all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for our internal operations and those of our parent company
Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to the CAO & leadership team.
Track remediation plans and follow up audits to ensure timely issue resolution.
Communicate audit results in a constructive manner that facilitates improvement.
Identify opportunities at different stages of the work to improve the efficiency and growth of the organization.
Reviews and analyzes key business metrics to devise plans for improvement, then communicates these findings and plans to key stakeholders in the business.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance practices, and regulatory compliance.
Provide support and leadership in developing and implementing policies and procedures (SOPs) across the organization.
Review existing policies, determining whether the policies are still in line with our goals, and suggest improvements.
Assist with documentation and control framework alignment.
Ensure that the organization adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies, mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.
Implement best practices, audit tools, and technology solutions to enhance audit efficiency.
Develop standardized audit procedures and knowledge repositories.
Provide education and guidance to business leaders on risk, controls, and compliance expectations.
Identify and analyze continuous improvement business processes and initiatives focused on increasing efficiencies and enhancing business growth. Create alignment and consistency in processes and procedures across Paul Davis Teams.
Support the implementation of tools and technology to address audit and risks.
Other duties as assigned