DescriptionWe're currently seeking aPartner - Internal Audit (Manufacturing, Consumer Products) to join our growing leadership team. This role is ideal for a senior consulting leader who enjoys building client relationships, leading complex internal audit engagements, and growing a practice within a fast-growing advisory firm.
What You'll DoAs a Partner within the Internal Audit & Risk Advisory practice, you will lead both client delivery and practice growth across manufacturing and consumer products clients.
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Building and expanding DLA's Internal Audit and Risk Advisory practice focused on manufacturing and consumer products organizations
- Developing new client relationships and generating internal audit, SOX advisory, and risk consulting engagements
- Leading and overseeing multiple internal audit, operational audit, and risk advisory projects
- Advising executive leadership on internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks
- Managing engagement economics including staffing, budgets, and profitability
- Presenting audit findings and recommendations to CFOs, Controllers, and executive leadership teams
- Providing mentorship and leadership to consultants and managers across the practice
- Representing DLA through industry involvement, thought leadership, and market presence
What You'll BringWe know great leaders come from different backgrounds, but successful candidates will typically bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in internal audit consulting, risk advisory, or audit services
- Deep expertise supporting manufacturing, consumer products, or industrial organizations
- Strong experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, COSO framework, and operational audit
- Proven track record of business development and client relationship management
- Experience leading and scaling consulting teams and audit engagements
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred
Why DLAWe're not your typical advisory firm. DLA combines the expertise of a national consulting practice with the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing firm. You'll work alongside leaders who value your voice, invest in your growth, and support your career journey.
Here's what sets us apart:
- Better work-life balance compared to traditional consulting firms
- Flexible PTO (plus your birthday is a holiday)
- Direct client exposure and leadership opportunities
- Clear path topractice leadership and Partner growth
- Hybrid work model (typically two days per week in office)
- 401(k) with company match
- Commuting expense reimbursement
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee referral and commission programs
Come Be a Part of Our Success StoryAt DLA, our work is guided by our core values: People First, Driven to Deliver, Evolve with Purpose, and Stronger Together.
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