Director, Internal Audit, United States (Based in NYC)

The Role

This position will play a key role in contributing towards the establishment and maintenance of an effective risk and control environment across the Group. The role will be responsible for the development and delivery of risk-based internal audit plans across the Group’s REITs, real estate investment platforms and corporate functions. Key deliverables will include audit planning and execution, project delivery and management, stakeholder management, and providing independent assessments of financial, operational, compliance and business risks across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute risk-based audit programs across the Group’s REITs, real estate investment platforms and corporate functions to identify and assess key financial, operational, compliance and business risks.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments across areas such as property operations, asset management, acquisitions and dispositions, development, capital expenditures, leasing, valuation, investment management, joint ventures and corporate functions, as applicable.
• Perform walkthroughs with business and process owners to understand key processes, identify risks and controls, and identify potential gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls testing, including evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and reviewing testing procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal processes, governance practices and controls, recommending opportunities to strengthen the Group’s overall risk and control environment.
• Participate in or conduct internal ethics, fraud and other special investigations, as required.
• Partner with senior business leaders and functional heads to communicate audit findings, develop appropriate remediation plans and monitor implementation.
• Prepare clear and concise reporting of significant audit findings, emerging risks and remediation progress for senior management and, where applicable, the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Manage assigned audits and projects from planning through completion, ensuring work is completed effectively and in accordance with established internal audit standards and timelines.
• Participate in ad hoc and special assignments/projects as and when delegated by the CEO and/or senior management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Real Estate or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE or CMA are preferred.
• At least 15 years of relevant internal audit, risk, assurance or controls experience, including significant experience within the real estate, REIT, real estate investment management or other asset-intensive sectors.
• Strong understanding of real estate investment and operating environments, including familiarity with areas such as property and asset management, acquisitions, development, capital expenditures, leasing, valuation, joint ventures and REIT structures.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex audits and projects within a large or international organization.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control requirements and experience evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Experience working within an international organization, with the ability to effectively operate across different geographies, business units and cultures.
• Possess excellent business communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with strong planning, organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present audit findings, risks and recommendations effectively to senior management and stakeholders across the Group.

Compensation Data

$220,000 - $245,000

This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the indicated state’s Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful applicant, in the state of hire, might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be performing the role from the indicated state of hire. Similar positions located outside the indicated state will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by the Pay Transparency Law enacted in the state of hire. Compensation offers are based on a wide range of factors including previous work experience, specific industry experience, relevant skills, training and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.