Job Purpose

The Lead Internal Auditor will be an integral member of Longroad's Internal Audit team, helping the organization achieve its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving governance, risk management, and control processes. The Lead Internal Auditor will lead and perform risk-based audit engagements while embedding process improvement thinking into every engagement. This role bridges traditional assurance work with operational excellence, applying process design expertise to deliver recommendations that go beyond compliance and drive tangible efficiency gains.

This role is well-suited for a highly self-motivated, self-starting professional who is driven by the impact they can have on improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. This role is designed for a hands-on, critical thinker who is energized by transformation and continuous improvement. Beyond traditional audit execution, you will help re-imagine how processes, controls, and ways of working can be more efficient, scalable, and effective. The role partners closely with teams across the organization to identify opportunities for process redesign, modernization, and smarter risk management as the business grows and evolves and be a key contribution planning, executing, and reporting on financial, operational, and compliance audits. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to understand end-to-end processes and challenge existing ways of working to identify opportunities for redesign, simplification, and efficiency
• Lead audit engagements with a hands-on, critical thinking mindset, willing to roll up sleeves, dig into the details, and remain focused on value creation, not just issue identification
• Prepare clear, compelling audit documentation and reporting that highlights themes, root causes, and actionable improvement opportunities, going beyond surface-level findings to diagnose the underlying drivers of issues
• Partner with and advise business stakeholders on internal controls, risk management, and process redesign initiatives
• Champion a continuous improvement mindset across the audit function and business stakeholders
• Support SOC 1 compliance while helping evolve controls as processes, systems, and responsibilities change
• Drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function by identifying and implementing new methodologies, tools, and approaches
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on risk, controls, and process transformation initiatives
• Act as a technical resource for audit methodology and process analysis, supporting the development of junior audit staff
• Assist external auditors and other third parties as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or operational excellence
• Highly self-motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive work forward
• Strong interest in driving organizational effectiveness through process redesign, automation, and more thoughtful control environments
• Creative problem solver with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges, bringing a structured, root cause analysis approach and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated ability to apply root cause analysis to move from problem identification to creative solution design and execution
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate change and impact
• Ability to think systemically about how processes, controls, data, and people intersect and translate that thinking into practical, implementable recommendations
• Understanding of business cycles, key risks, and associated controls
• Experience contributing to the design and implementation of agile internal audit processes, methodologies, and improvements
• Proficiency in process mapping techniques and tools to visually document and analyze business workflows and internal controls
• Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX, COSO, IT audit concepts, and internal audit practices
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint and proficiency/strong desire to learn AI

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - active or in progress
• Experience in the renewable energy sector is highly desired

Characteristics Necessary for Success

• Sharp critical thinker: curious, forward-thinking, and comfortable questioning the status quo to get to the real answer
• Driven by impact and motivated by making the organization work better, smarter, and more efficiently
• Passion for creative problem solving, process improvement, and building scalable, sustainable solutions
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
• Collaborative, can-do attitude with comfort navigating a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to make informed decisions and adapt quickly as priorities change
• Comfortable working in rapidly evolving technology environments; willingness to learn, evaluate, and adopt AI-assisted tools as part of standard audit practice, and help build the internal case for their use

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $125,000-$155,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

This role may also be eligible for incentive plan participation and other performance-based compensation opportunities.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Salary Description

$125,000-$155,000