Head of Internal Audit

Crusoe Energy Systems; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Mental wellness support

Job summary

Crusoe Energy Systems is seeking a seasoned Head of Internal Audit to build and lead a best-in-class function, aligning risk management with Crusoe's strategic objectives. You will oversee the entire audit lifecycle and provide insights to the Executive Team and Board on robust financial, operational, and IT controls.

You will partner with leaders across the organization to implement action plans, manage budgets, and guide teams through audits and remediation in a forward-thinking, consultative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting and/or audit experience.
• Experience leading complex audit engagements from planning through closure.
• Big 4 or similar public accounting background.
• Ability to translate technical risk into actionable business guidance.
• Strong leadership and people development experience.
• Excellent communication skills with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal audit function across corporate shared services.
• Oversee risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Advise and review audit planning, testing, and documentation for quality and consistency.
• Provide risk advisory guidance as Crusoe's products, operations, and regulations evolve.
• Partner with leaders to develop action plans and close audit findings in a timely manner.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for audit commitments.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support testing and remediation efforts.

Skills

Risk management

Internal audit

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience

Job description

• Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Head of Internal Audit will play a critical role in building a best-in-class internal audit function that directly supports Crusoe's strategic objectives. This role serves as the strategic architect of our risk management framework
• We are looking for a high-integrity leader who can balance rigorous compliance with a forward-thinking, consultative approach to business processes
• You will lead the internal audit function to ensure our financial, operational, and IT controls are robust, while providing the Executive Team and the Board with the insights needed to navigate a complex regulatory landscape
• Strategic Oversight: Lead the execution of the annual audit plan across corporate shared services, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Audit Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of the audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up
• Advisory & Assurance: Guide teams delivering assurance and advisory engagements; review and approve audit planning, testing, and documentation for quality and consistency
• Risk Mitigation: Assess enterprise and business risks and recommend practical, effective mitigation strategies to senior leadership
• Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with leaders across the organization to develop action plans and drive the timely closure of audit findings
• Compliance & External Support: Oversee external audit assist testing, including conclusions and remediation support when required
• Operational Evolution: Provide ongoing audit and risk advisory guidance as Crusoe's products, operations, and regulations evolve
• Resource Management: Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to meet all audit commitments
• Team Development: Coach, mentor, and develop audit leaders and team members while fostering a culture of trust and professional growth

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness
• Time away: Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs
• 401(k) match: Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program
• Mental wellness: Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life's challenges

• Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required
• Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; comfort delivering complex or difficult messages to senior leaders
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
• Methodological Expertise: Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and internal audit methodologies
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and influence change through audit insights
• Experience: 10+ years of accounting and/or audit experience, with a proven track record of leading complex audit engagements from planning through closure
• Leadership: Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
• CPA, CIA, or similar professional certification
• Proven experience managing and developing other managers
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or similar)
• Experience leading assurance and advisory work at the enterprise level
• Ability to translate technical risk into clear, actionable business guidance