Director of Enterprise Risk Assurance & Advisory

Ukg-6; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Director, Enterprise Risk Assurance and Advisory, to lead a broad risk portfolio and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. You will own risk-based assurance across operations, commercial activities, finance, legal, compliance, and more.

You will build strong relationships with executives, deliver actionable insights, and drive practical risk-based solutions while guiding a small in-house team and coordinating external resources.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of internal audit, risk, assurance, or advisory experience.
• Experience leading risk-based audit and advisory programs.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Own risk-based assurance and advisory coverage across enterprise operations and key functions.
• Build relationships with executives and leaders to provide timely risk insights.
• Deliver proactive risk and control consulting on large initiatives and transformations.
• Plan, scope, and lead audits and advisory reviews from risk assessment to reporting.
• Coordinate with second-line risk and compliance functions to align on key risks.
• Lead and develop an in-house team and coordinate co-source resources.

Skills

Leadership experience

Executive communication

Risk-based auditing

Advisory experience

Travel up to 20%

Education

CIA/CPA/CA certification or equivalent

Job description

UKG is seeking a Director, Enterprise Risk Assurance and Advisory, to lead a broad risk portfolio and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. You will own risk-based assurance across operations, commercial activities, finance, legal, compliance, and more.

You will build strong relationships with executives, deliver actionable insights, and drive practical risk-based solutions while guiding a small in-house team and coordinating external resources.