Director of Internal Audit, Luxury Hospitality

Auberge Collection; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k employer match

Employer paid life insurance

Employee assistance program

Team member hotel stay program

Job summary

Auberge Collection is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to establish, lead, and mature the Internal Audit function across its luxury hospitality portfolio. The role reports to the CFO and interfaces with senior leadership, Operations Finance, Legal, and The Friedkin Group Internal Audit.

As the sole Internal Audit resource initially, you will perform enterprise risk assessments, plan fieldwork, and execute audits covering hotel operations, procurement, IT controls, HOA governance, and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CIA designation required.
• 7–15 years of internal/external audit experience.
• Experience leading or building an Internal Audit function or serving in a highly autonomous audit leadership role.
• Experience working with senior executives and in hospitality/real estate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Audit function for Auberge, aligning with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Design and execute a risk-based Internal Audit plan informed by enterprise risk assessments.
• Perform fieldwork, testing, analysis, and reporting with follow-up on issues.
• Present audit results and risk themes to senior leadership with confidence.
• Collaborate with Auberge Legal and The Friedkin Group Internal Audit; travel as needed.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Risk assessment

Executive communication

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA designation

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Auberge Collection is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to establish, lead, and mature the Internal Audit function across its luxury hospitality portfolio. The role reports to the CFO and interfaces with senior leadership, Operations Finance, Legal, and The Friedkin Group Internal Audit.

As the sole Internal Audit resource initially, you will perform enterprise risk assessments, plan fieldwork, and execute audits covering hotel operations, procurement, IT controls, HOA governance, and vendor