Strategic Internal Audit Leader - Risk, Tech & Growth

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings seeks an experienced Utility Audit Manager to lead its Internal Audit function in Dallas, TX. You will drive risk-based audits across operations, finance, and compliance, partnering with executives to improve controls and business processes while advancing analytics capabilities.

This leadership role emphasizes moving beyond compliance, mentoring staff, shaping enterprise risk programs, and leveraging data, analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance audit effectiveness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Controls, Compliance, or Risk Advisory.
• Experience leading audit engagements and managing multiple projects.
• Prior people leadership, coaching, or team management experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence business leaders and build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of a risk-based audit plan across the organization
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, and advisory engagements
• Oversee audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities
• Review workpapers and ensure audit quality and consistency
• Communicate key risks and recommendations to senior leadership
• Partner with business leaders to identify emerging risks and opportunities for process improvement
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control practices
• Provide consultative insight on strategic initiatives and operational challenges
• Perform enterprise risk assessments and support ongoing risk monitoring activities
• Collaborate with technology and business teams on technology risk and control assessments
• Support data analytics, continuous monitoring, and automation in audits
• Stay informed on cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation trends
• Coach, mentor, and develop audit professionals
• Foster a collaborative and solutions-oriented team culture

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/IS/Engineering

Job description

Selby Jennings seeks an experienced Utility Audit Manager to lead its Internal Audit function in Dallas, TX. You will drive risk-based audits across operations, finance, and compliance, partnering with executives to improve controls and business processes while advancing analytics capabilities.

This leadership role emphasizes moving beyond compliance, mentoring staff, shaping enterprise risk programs, and leveraging data, analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance audit effectiveness and