Partner - Risk Advisory/Internal Audit/Internal Controls

Executive Staffing Group (ESG); United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Staffing Group (ESG) is seeking a Partner to lead a risk advisory, internal audit, and internal controls practice. The role focuses on growth across real estate, construction, manufacturing/distribution, professional services, and other non-financial sectors with a forward-leaning view of risk.

The ideal candidate will drive a modern IA/IC platform, connect risk insights to broad advisory opportunities, and mentor senior leaders while collaborating across advisory, digital, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Advisory, or related consulting.
• Proven ability to lead and grow a practice or large business unit.
• Experience selling and delivering multi-discipline advisory services.
• Hands-on experience with technology-enabled IA/IC (analytics, automation, workflow tools, RPA/AI).

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for a tech-forward Internal Audit & Risk Advisory practice.
• Build and scale service offerings beyond SOX/internal audit (enterprise risk, internal controls transformation, tech-enabled audit).
• Partner with leaders across Advisory, Digital, Cyber, Outsourced Accounting/Finance to build integrated solutions.
• Originate and close advisory opportunities; cross-sell cybersecurity, digital transformation, data analytics, and ESG services.
• Oversee delivery of IA, internal controls, and risk advisory engagements, ensuring tech-enabled, insights-driven work.
• Mentor rising leaders and promote a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Education

CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent preferred

Job description

Our client is searching for a Partner focused on Risk Advisory, Internal Audit, Internal Controls to lead and expand a modern, tech-enabled Internal Audit and Internal Controls practice. This executive will own the growth strategy, drive cross-functional advisory relationships, and position the practice as a strategic partner to clients across multiple commercial industries—including real estate, construction, manufacturing/distribution, professional services, and other non-financial-services sectors.

This is not a traditional SOX/Internal Audit leadership role. The ideal Partner brings a forward-leaning vision of risk, recognizing Internal Audit as a platform that touches every aspect of internal controls, digital transformation, cyber resilience, data governance, automation, and operational optimization. The successful candidate will know how to connect these dots, mobilize multidisciplinary teams, and turn risk insights into broader advisory opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for a tech-forward Internal Audit & Risk Advisory practice.
• Build and scale service offerings that go beyond SOX/internal audit, including:
• Enterprise risk & internal controls transformation
• Technology-enabled audit
• Cybersecurity alignment and controls integration
• Data governance & analytics
• Automation/AI-enabled control optimization
• Operational risk & process redesign
• Partner closely with leaders across Advisory, Digital, Cyber, Outsourced Accounting/Finance, and Consulting to build integrated solutions.

Business Development & Cross-Selling

• Originate and close advisory opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Position Internal Audit as the entry point to a broader advisory ecosystem—leveraging insights to cross-sell:
• Cybersecurity
• Digital transformation/automation
• Data & analytics
• Outsourced accounting & finance
• ESG, compliance, governance, operational improvement
• Maintain relationships with C-suite executives including CFOs, CAEs, CIOs/CTOs, and Audit Committees.

Client Delivery & Quality

• Oversee delivery of internal audit, internal controls, and risk advisory engagements with excellence.
• Ensure work is tech-enabled, insights-driven, and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.
• Serve as strategic advisor on governance, risk, and compliance matters.
• Drive quality, consistency, and innovation across the practice.
• Attract, develop, and retain high-performing partners, directors, managers, and senior consultants.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor rising leaders across the practice.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

• 15+ years in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Advisory, or related consulting.
• Demonstrated success leading and growing a practice or large business unit.
• Proven ability to sell and deliver multi-discipline advisory services.
• Significant experience with commercial industries (non-financial services):
• Construction
• Manufacturing/Distribution
• Professional Services or Other Middle-Market Sectors
• Hands-on experience with:
• Tech-enabled IA/IC (analytics, automation, workflow tools, RPA/AI)
• Integrated risk management
• Cross-functional advisory solutions

Mindset

• Views Internal Audit as a strategic control platform, not a compliance silo.
• Comfortable driving transformation and modernization across client environments.
• Highly collaborative—able to activate cross-service-line opportunities.
• Commercially oriented and motivated to build a high-growth advisory platform.

Credentials

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced degree a plus.

Why This Role Is Important

The firm is making significant investments in building a next-generation Advisory platform, with Internal Audit & Risk serving as a core engine of growth. The Partner selected for this role will have the autonomy, runway, and cross-functional support to build something differentiated in the market.