Chief Enterprise Audit and Compliance Strategist

zeus-fire-and-security; Paoli (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Fire & Security seeks a Head of Audit & Compliance to lead an enterprise-wide program across functions and locations. You will design and execute risk-based audit plans, develop controls, and ensure compliant operations while building a culture of accountability.

You will collaborate with executive teams, manage cross-functional risk, support acquisition integration, and drive continuous improvement with strong analytical and leadership skills. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in audit, compliance, risk management, internal controls, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, audit methodologies, and compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide audit or compliance programs.
• Experience conducting audits and assessments across multiple functions and locations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and influence leaders across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide audit and compliance strategy aligned with business objectives and risk management priorities.
• Establish consistent compliance standards, controls, processes, and accountability across all business units and locations.
• Develop and maintain an annual audit plan based on risk, regulatory requirements, and business priorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to executive and operational leadership on compliance, risk, and internal controls.
• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with policies, regulations, and internal controls.
• Identify control deficiencies, compliance gaps, and operational risks and establish corrective action plans.
• Track findings through resolution and report significant risks, trends, and remediation progress to leadership.
• Develop and maintain an enterprise compliance framework, including policies, procedures, standards, and controls.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements.
• Partner with functional leaders to identify and mitigate compliance and operational risks.
• Support investigations and elevate significant compliance concerns as appropriate.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Sales, and other functions to strengthen controls and compliance practices.
• Provide guidance and training on compliance expectations and internal controls.
• Promote accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Partner with M&A teams to assess compliance, controls, and operational risks.
• Support integration of acquired companies into Zeus compliance standards and controls.
• Conduct post-acquisition assessments and develop remediation plans as needed.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to provide leadership visibility into compliance, risk, and audit performance.
• Analyze audit findings and compliance data to identify trends and systemic issues.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Continuously improve audit, compliance, and internal control processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or related field

Advanced degree or professional certification preferred

Job description

Zeus Fire & Security seeks a Head of Audit & Compliance to lead an enterprise-wide program across functions and locations. You will design and execute risk-based audit plans, develop controls, and ensure compliant operations while building a culture of accountability.

You will collaborate with executive teams, manage cross-functional risk, support acquisition integration, and drive continuous improvement with strong analytical and leadership skills. Some travel is required.