Director, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk

AARP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension plan

Health, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Paid time off including holidays,vac,S

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AARP is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead audit activities across business operations, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging tech. You will guide audit managers, align audits with strategic initiatives, and deliver risk-based insights to senior leadership.

The role requires senior-level expertise, professional credentials, and strong communication to support the Board and management in mitigating enterprise risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Risk Management, or related field plus 10+ years experience in internal, financial, operational audit, or risk management.
• Professional certification required (CIA, CPA, CFE, or comparable credential).
• Advanced knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, governance, compliance, financial processes, and ERM frameworks.
• Experience leading audits, advisory reviews, and risk assessments across financial, operational, compliance, governance, and third-party risk areas.
• Proven leadership in managing audit teams, projects, and relations with senior execs, boards, regulators, and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage internal audit activities related to business operations, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure sustainable solutions for evolving business risks and compliance using new technologies.
• Oversee audit managers who plan, lead, and execute risk-based audits and projects.
• Integrate company strategy and initiatives into risk assessments and audit plans.
• Coordinate with co-sourced SMEs to deliver high-quality audits and advisory projects.
• Lead training sessions on emerging risks for department, organization, and Board committees.
• Liaise with portfolio companies to manage risks consistently and share lessons learned.
• Communicate audit findings clearly to executives, risk managers, and Board members.

Skills

Financial audit

Internal controls

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Risk Management, or related field

CIA, CPA, CFE or comparable credential

Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Risk Management, Law, or related field

Tools

Audit software

Job description

AARP is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead audit activities across business operations, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging tech. You will guide audit managers, align audits with strategic initiatives, and deliver risk-based insights to senior leadership.

The role requires senior-level expertise, professional credentials, and strong communication to support the Board and management in mitigating enterprise risks.