Join Our National Team as the Manager of Internal Audit and Risk!
Are you looking to leverage your expertise to grow a role that offers varied and challenging work? Our company, a leading parent organization that owns and operates 340+ franchise locations across North America, seeks to fill this position with our next A-Player team member!
Paul Davis Restoration is entering its next phase of growth, and strengthening enterprise governance is a key priority. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of Internal Audit & Risk to build and lead our company-wide audit program. This role will design and implement a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit framework across operational, financial, compliance, and IT domains. Reporting to the VP of Governance & Risk Management, you will partner closely with senior leadership to evaluate controls, elevate risk management practices, and support scalable growth across our network.
This is a high-visibility opportunity to establish methodology, influence executive decision-making, and drive measurable enterprise improvement.
This position supports Strategic Business Solutions in implementing projects that ensure continuous improvement by identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, and implementing business processes focused on continuous improvement and overall business growth. This position plays an integral role in the company's strategic direction and future growth.
Position: Manager of Internal Audit and Risk
Reports to: Vice President of Governance and Risk Management
Location: Remote with travel
Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 annually
The Manager of Internal Audit & Risk is responsible for establishing, executing, and continuously improving a comprehensive, enterprise-wide audit program. This role leads operational, compliance, financial-control, and IT/cybersecurity audits; develops the annual risk‑based audit plan; evaluates internal controls; and partners with leadership to strengthen processes and reduce organizational risk. This role reports to the VP of Governance and Risk Management and works closely with senior executives across the organization.
The ideal candidate brings 5 to 8 plus years of internal audit, risk management, or compliance experience, strong knowledge of control frameworks, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment. Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or similar are preferred. If you are looking for a role where governance, strategy, and growth intersect, we welcome the conversation!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Audit Program Development & Leadership
- Design, implement, and manage a new enterprise-wide internal audit program from the ground up.
- Establish audit methodology, documentation standards, and reporting templates.
- Develop the annual risk‑based audit plan and present recommendations to senior leadership.
Audit Execution
- Lead and perform operational, compliance, IT, financial-control, and vendor/third‑party audits.
- Coordinate external audits, such our SOC 2, and serve as the internal point of contact.
- Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, control testing, and data analysis to assess process effectiveness.
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential risk exposures.
Risk Management
- Support enterprise risk assessments and maintain an up-to-date risk register.
- Prepare and present reports on risk management and audit findings to the senior leadership team, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Identify and evaluate risk management strategies to assess and mitigate potential risks that impact Paul Davis's operations, profitability, and the Brand.
- Partner with business leaders to prioritize risks and define mitigation strategies.
- Monitor emerging risks and recommend program adjustments as needed.
Reporting & Communication
- Support all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for our internal operations and those of our parent company
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to the CAO & leadership team.
- Track remediation plans and follow up audits to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Communicate audit results in a constructive manner that facilitates improvement.
- Identify opportunities at different stages of the work to improve the efficiency and growth of the organization.
- Reviews and analyzes key business metrics to devise plans for improvement, then communicates these findings and plans to key stakeholders in the business.
Governance, Policies & Compliance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide support and leadership in developing and implementing policies and procedures (SOPs) across the organization.
- Review existing policies, determining whether the policies are still in line with our goals, and suggest improvements.
- Assist with documentation and control framework alignment.
- Ensure that the organization adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies, mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.
Program Maturity & Continuous Improvement
- Implement best practices, audit tools, and technology solutions to enhance audit efficiency.
- Develop standardized audit procedures and knowledge repositories.
- Provide education and guidance to business leaders on risk, controls, and compliance expectations.
- Identify and analyze continuous improvement business processes and initiatives focused on increasing efficiencies and enhancing business growth. Create alignment and consistency in processes and procedures across Paul Davis Teams.
- Support the implementation of tools and technology to address audit and risks.
- Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to stay in a stationary position up to 100% of the time
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and computer printer
- Must be able to observe and perceive information on a computer and documents
- Must be able to communicate and converse with customers over the phone
- Occasionally will lift up to 10lbs
- Ability to safely operate a passenger vehicle
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee will be working remotely in their home office and will be exposed to normal conditions of air conditioning and heat. Most work will be conducted over email, video conferencing, and telephone. Employees must have access to a stable internet connection when working out of the office. Employees must use the provided VPN technology to securely connect remotely. The successful person must be productive with minimal supervision.
TRAVEL:
This position will require up to 20-30% travel in the US and Canada. This position may also require travel for company meetings/events and training.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY:
Any applicant or employee who believes that a reasonable accommodation is required for purposes of federal or state disability law is required to contact Human Resources to begin the interactive exchange process.
The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.
DISCLAIMER:
Paul Davis Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. Paul Davis Restoration provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This is a remote position.
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision:
To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values:
Deliver What You Promise
Respect The Individual
Have Pride In What You Do
Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results