Senior Director, Internal Audit & Risk Strategy

Charter Automotive; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing in Mequon, WI is seeking a forward-thinking Director, Internal Audit to lead our enterprise-wide audit function. You will shape strategy, leverage automation, data analytics, and AI to strengthen internal controls, risk management, and business value.

Reporting to the CFO and partnering with the Audit Committee, you will direct audits across financial, asset-protection, technology, and operations, drive remediation, and build a trusted, capability-driven audit team.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in internal or external audit, with leadership experience.
• Experience developing risk-based audit plans and programs.
• Strong knowledge of financial, operational, and IT controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and evolution of Charter's internal audit function.
• Oversee planning, execution, reporting, and remediation of audits across enterprise risks.
• Partner with CFO, executive leadership, and Audit Committee to drive insights and governance.
• Build and mentor the internal audit team and manage external resources as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Audit expertise

Risk management

Executive communication

Technology & analytics

AI-enabled capabilities

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA / CIA / CISSP (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytics & monitoring tools

Audit & reporting software

Job description

Charter Manufacturing in Mequon, WI is seeking a forward-thinking Director, Internal Audit to lead our enterprise-wide audit function. You will shape strategy, leverage automation, data analytics, and AI to strengthen internal controls, risk management, and business value.

Reporting to the CFO and partnering with the Audit Committee, you will direct audits across financial, asset-protection, technology, and operations, drive remediation, and build a trusted, capability-driven audit team.