Director, Internal Audit – Enterprise Risk Management

Pella Windows & Doors of North Carolina and Southwest Virginia

Director responsible for Internal Audit and Risk Management at Pella Corporation. Building a risk-based audit function while advancing enterprise risk management capabilities.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timePella • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

internal auditrisk managementfinancial auditingoperational auditingcompliance auditingethics investigationsrisk identificationrisk assessmentrisk mitigationcontrol effectiveness

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam buildingproblem solvingstrategic thinkingactionable recommendationsstakeholder engagementcontinuous improvementvalue creationindependence

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISA

Industry Keywords

IIASOXgovernance frameworksaudit standardsaudit risk findingsenterprise risk managementaudit functionhigh-performing teamspublic accountingfinancial controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead audits across financial, operational, compliance, and IT domains with a focus on value creation.
Ensure adherence to professional audit standards (IIA, SOX) while maintaining independence.
Provide concise, actionable recommendations to leadership, the Board, and the Audit Committee.
Ensure timely and sustainable resolution of audit risk findings.
Lead special reviews and investigations including ethics and compliance-related matters.
Build a modern, insight-driven audit function that transitions internal audit from primarily compliance-focused to risk-prioritized and value-oriented.
Lead and evolve the enterprise risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
Drive continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and control effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, and/or risk management.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
Proven leadership experience building and leading high-performing teams.
Deep knowledge of internal controls and governance frameworks.
Experience presenting to executive leadership and Boards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Individualized talent development plans
Cross-functional experiences
Opportunities for career advancement