Executive Staffing Group (ESG) · 4 days ago
Partner - Risk Advisory & Internal Audit
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
15+ years expExecutive Staffing Group (ESG) is seeking a Partner for their Risk Advisory & Internal Audit practice. This role involves leading a tech-enabled Internal Audit and Internal Controls practice, driving growth and developing strategic advisory relationships across various commercial industries.
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Responsibilities
Set the strategic direction for a tech-forward Internal Audit & Risk Advisory practice
Build and scale service offerings that go beyond SOX/internal audit, including:
Enterprise risk & internal controls transformation
Technology-enabled audit
Cybersecurity alignment and controls integration
Data governance & analytics
Automation/AI-enabled control optimization
Operational risk & process redesign
Drive growth across target commercial industries (real estate, construction, manufacturing/distribution, services, etc.)
Partner closely with leaders across Advisory, Digital, Cyber, Outsourced Accounting/Finance, and Consulting to build integrated solutions
Originate and close advisory opportunities with new and existing clients
Position Internal Audit as the entry point to a broader advisory ecosystem —leveraging insights to cross-sell:
Cybersecurity
Digital transformation/automation
Data & analytics
Outsourced accounting & finance
ESG, compliance, governance, operational improvement
Maintain relationships with C-suite executives including CFOs, CAEs, CIOs/CTOs, and Audit Committees
Oversee delivery of internal audit, internal controls, and risk advisory engagements with excellence
Ensure work is tech-enabled, insights-driven, and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations
Serve as strategic advisor on governance, risk, and compliance matters
Drive quality, consistency, and innovation across the practice
Attract, develop, and retain high-performing partners, directors, managers, and senior consultants
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Mentor rising leaders across the practice
Qualification
Required
15+ years in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Advisory, or related consulting
Demonstrated success leading and growing a practice or large business unit
Proven ability to sell and deliver multi-discipline advisory services
Significant experience with commercial industries (non-financial services): Real Estate, Construction, Manufacturing/Distribution, Consumer/Industrial products, Professional Services or Other Middle-Market Sectors
Hands-on experience with tech-enabled IA/IC (analytics, automation, workflow tools, RPA/AI)
Integrated risk management
Cross-functional advisory solutions
Views Internal Audit as a strategic control platform, not a compliance silo
Comfortable driving transformation and modernization across client environments
Highly collaborative—able to activate cross-service-line opportunities
Commercially oriented and motivated to build a high-growth advisory platform
Preferred
CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent preferred
Advanced degree a plus
Company
Executive Staffing Group (ESG)
ESG has built a solid reputation within Professional Services, Private Equity, Family Office as well as with Public & Private domestic and multinational companies.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase