Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management

The Hospitality Tribune; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge Resorts LLC seeks a Director of Internal Audit who will establish, lead, and elevate a risk-based internal audit program. Reporting to the CFO, you will provide independent assurance to senior management and quarterly updates to the Internal Audit Committees while hands-on delivering all audit work.

The role collaborates with Operations Finance, Legal, and Friedkin Group Internal Audit, aligning with Global Internal Audit Standards and driving continuous improvement across domestic and

Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Audit function for Auberge, including enhancing the Internal Audit function, documentation, and methodologies that will promote continuous improvement, value-added audit services, and alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Design and maintain a risk-based Internal Audit plan informed by ongoing enterprise risk assessments, business strategy, and emerging risks within the hospitality and real estate sectors.
• Build a scalable and effective Internal Audit function focused on execution, quality deliverables, and best-practice audit methodology and tools.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by providing insight into key operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Internal Audit capabilities while thoughtfully managing change to minimize disruption and reinforce strong partnerships with operations.
• Benchmark Auberge Internal Audit practices against peer hospitality organizations and The Friedkin Group Internal Audit standards to identify opportunities to elevate maturity, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Create a culture of excellence and accountability by establishing metrics and processes to monitor progress toward department goals and providing coaching to elevate team members’ performance.

Job description

Auberge Resorts LLC seeks a Director of Internal Audit who will establish, lead, and elevate a risk-based internal audit program. Reporting to the CFO, you will provide independent assurance to senior management and quarterly updates to the Internal Audit Committees while hands-on delivering all audit work.

The role collaborates with Operations Finance, Legal, and Friedkin Group Internal Audit, aligning with Global Internal Audit Standards and driving continuous improvement across domestic and