Director, Internal Audit — Global Risk & Controls Leader

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 161,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. seeks a Director of Internal Audit to lead the global internal audit function, partnering with executive leadership to identify enterprise risks and strengthen controls across plants, warehouses, and international operations.

The role requires directing risk-based audits, maintaining independence, and coordinating with external auditors while advancing governance and compliance. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• One or more of the following certifications highly preferred: CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA.
• 10+ years of progressive audit, accounting, finance, risk management or compliance experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Manufacturing industry experience including leading audits across multiple locations.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and boards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan reviewed with executive leadership and presented to the Board.
• Lead audit activities across manufacturing plants, distribution and warehouse facilities, corporate functions and international operations.
• Maintain independence and objectivity by avoiding audits of processes the Director has recently managed.
• Coordinate with external auditors and IT to strengthen system security and governance.
• Oversee fraud risk assessments and investigations when required.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Governance

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication with executives

Education

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

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. seeks a Director of Internal Audit to lead the global internal audit function, partnering with executive leadership to identify enterprise risks and strengthen controls across plants, warehouses, and international operations.

The role requires directing risk-based audits, maintaining independence, and coordinating with external auditors while advancing governance and compliance. Travel is expected.