Manager of Internal Audit

Lakeshore Recycling Systems; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Rosemont, IL is seeking an experienced Manager Internal Audit to lead our risk assurance function in a private equity owned, growth-focused environment. You will design audits, assess controls, and help safeguard assets while supporting transparent governance.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer with dotted line to CFO, you will partner with finance and operations, monitor remediation, and present findings to the Audit Committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive internal audit, risk or assurance experience.
• Experience in private equity-owned, growth-oriented environments preferred.
• Prior experience in waste management, recycling, or environmental services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the annual internal audit plan aligned with risk priorities.
• Conduct cross-functional audits to identify control weaknesses and risks.
• Collaborate with CFO and finance to evaluate accounting processes and reporting.
• Report to Audit Committee on results and control health.
• Support external auditors with testing and maintain independence.
• Recommend process improvements and cost efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Board-level reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.
Live Safety Serve With Passion Innovate Relentlessly Engage With Integrity Build Community Be Accountable

Job Description

The Manager Internal Audit serves as the company's independent assurance and risk assessment function, responsible for evaluating internal controls, financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with corporate policies and other standards. Operating within a private equity-owned, growth-oriented waste and recycling company, this role requires a pragmatic operator who can balance precision auditing with strategic foresight to enhance enterprise value, safeguard assets, and support transparent governance.

Reports to:

Chief Legal Officer (dotted line to Chief Financial Officer)

• Design and execute the annual internal audit plan aligned with enterprise risk priorities and board directives.
• Conduct cross-functional, end-to-end audits identifying control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and risk exposures.
• Partner with the CFO and finance leadership to evaluate accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and company policies.
• Monitor risk mitigation plans and verify timely remediation of identified issues.
• Report independently to the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee on audit results, internal control health, and material findings.
• Maintain clear, data-driven communication channels with the Chief Legal Officer, CFO, and the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee Chair.
• Support quarterly and annual risk updates for private equity sponsors and board materials.
• Evaluate and enhance internal control frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and relevant environmental, safety, and financial regulations.
• Leverage internal data sets and technology to assess areas of control weakness, test key controls, and deliver value creation insights.
• Coordinate with external auditors, providing independent testing support while maintaining audit objectivity.
• Serve as an internal advisor to management on control design, operational risk, and governance maturity.
• Provide pragmatic recommendations focused on process improvement, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Stay ahead of evolving regulatory and environmental standards impacting the waste and recycling sector.

Scope of Responsibility:

This is a hands-on individual contributor role with enterprise-wide visibility and no direct reports, authorized to coordinate with management and external advisors to maintain an effective control environment. The role reports independently to the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee, with a direct reporting line to the Chief Legal Officer and dotted-line reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Committee Chair.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with board-level reporting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in complex, matrixed, and private equity-owned environments.
• Comfort navigating between legal, financial, and operational stakeholders (preferred).
• Exposure to systems and controls optimization in a mid-market company scaling toward institutional maturity (preferred).
• Integrity and Independence: Uncompromising ethics with the courage to challenge assumptions.
• Execution Discipline: Drives audits from planning through follow-up without bureaucracy.
• Strategic Acumen: Sees beyond compliance to identify business risk trends and efficiency opportunities.
• Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with finance, operations, and legal teams to drive ownership of control improvement.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management, preferably within industrial services, logistics, or environmental sectors.
• Prior experience in waste management, recycling, or environmental services industries preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly required to talk and hear, both in person and by phone or web meetings.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to read and interpret data on a computer screen or printed documents.
• Work is performed in a typical office environment with moderate noise levels, in a climate-controlled environment with heating and air conditioning.
• Potential for remote work or hybrid work arrangement.
• May be required to lift up to 30 pounds.

Travel Required:

• Travel required to LRS locations to perform audit duties

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or qualifications.

Location

Rosemont

undefined

Employer Privacy Policy

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email [e-mail].

EEO is the Law

ADP Privacy Statement Artificial Intelligence Google Privacy Policy Google Terms of Service