As Managing Director – Assessment & Analysis, you will work directly with the VP of Risk & Compliance (R&C) to develop and execute the internal audit plan for the organization, and direct key compliance monitoring and reporting initiatives. The Assessment & Analysis team’s universe includes Compliance, Financial, Information Systems, and Operational risk areas. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with teams across Teach For America to understand their objectives and operating realities and ensure that our documentation, processes, and data are optimized to reduce our risk exposure. The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of internal controls and risk management, and a keen desire to develop a strong understanding of the organization and its goals. Risk & Compliance reports to the General Counsel & Chief Risk and Compliance officer of the organization, with a dotted line to the Audit Committee of the Board.
Internal Audit (60%)
- Develop annual internal audit plans for the organization and present them to org leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board, when required
- Develop testing approach for individual audits
- Establish strong relationships and communication channels with teams being audited and leadership
- Work with staff to perform testing of audit areas, conduct interviews with auditees and develop recommendations
- Develop thoughtful solutions and remediation plans, along with auditees to address issues identified through audit process
- Develop internal audit reports that are clear, concise and collaborative
- Assist with external audit work, when required
Compliance reporting (30%)
- Own the compliance monitoring and reporting strategy for the organization
- Continue to make enhancements to existing reports in order to strengthen the compliance health
- Support one-off compliance initiatives and projects, when required
Team Management (10%)
- Work with the VP of Risk & Compliance to develop Assessment & Analysis staff and establish a strong learning oriented culture on the team
- Minimum 6 years in an internal/external audit role, in an audit firm (Big 4 preferred) or industry; or in a role that required detailed operational, compliance and process-based assessment, analysis and testing
- Experience in non-profit industry
Work Demands
- This position is located on site in our New York office
- 30% travel expected
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse sets of auditees and management team members
- Ability to perform work independently, and in a dynamic work environment
- Willingness to contribute to the work at the level of detail that is required
- Ability to manage a team of talented individuals, whether in steady-state or through change
- Strong analytical skills and willingness to develop innovative and realistic audit recommendations and risk management plans
- Ability to understand different team contexts and develop strong relationships across the organization in order to be effective
- Exceptional judgment and discretion