Senior Internal Audit Manager — Hybrid/Remote Option

LRS; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

LRS is seeking a Manager Internal Audit to lead the company’s independent assurance and risk assessment functions. Based in a private equity-owned environment, you will balance rigorous auditing with strategic foresight to enhance value, safeguard assets, and support transparent governance.

This hands-on role reports to the Chief Legal Officer with a dotted line to the CFO and requires strong collaboration with finance, operations, and legal teams to drive control improvements and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive internal audit, public accounting, or risk management experience.
• Preference for experience in waste management, environmental services, or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• 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 GAAP compliance.
• Monitor risk mitigation plans and verify timely remediation of identified issues.
• Report independently to the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee on audit results and internal control health.
• Maintain clear, data-driven communication with the Chief Legal Officer, CFO, and 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, environmental, safety, and financial regulations.
• Leverage internal data to assess control weaknesses and deliver value creation insights.
• Coordinate with external auditors for independent testing.
• Serve as an internal advisor to management on control design, operational risk, and governance maturity.
• Provide pragmatic recommendations focused on process improvement and cost efficiency.
• Stay ahead of evolving regulatory and environmental standards in the sector.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Board reporting

Autonomous work

Cross-functional

Integrity

Execution discipline

Strategic acumen

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

LRS is seeking a Manager Internal Audit to lead the company’s independent assurance and risk assessment functions. Based in a private equity-owned environment, you will balance rigorous auditing with strategic foresight to enhance value, safeguard assets, and support transparent governance.

This hands-on role reports to the Chief Legal Officer with a dotted line to the CFO and requires strong collaboration with finance, operations, and legal teams to drive control improvements and regulatory