Director, Internal Audit

Brookfield Properties•Cleveland, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for planning and executing risk-based internal audits across Brookfield Properties Multifamily's operational, financial, and compliance functions. Reporting into the Legal organization, this role independently evaluates internal controls, identifies process gaps, and delivers actionable findings and recommendations to senior leadership. The Director will establish, lead, and develop internal audit function overseeing strategy, audit execution to ensure consistent quality and coverage across the audit plan. The Director of Internal Audit partners with teams across Operations, Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, and Legal to strengthen accountability, improve data integrity, and ensure adherence to company policy and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
8-10 Years of Experience in audit, compliance, risk, or internal controls; Big 4 or equivalent experience is a strong asset required
5-7 Years of Experience leading operational audits and compliance reviews, including leading teams to achieve objectives and developing junior staff required

Nice To Haves

Advanced (Master) Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
3-4 Years of Experience in multifamily real estate, property management, or a related real estate sector; demonstrated interest and willingness to develop subject matter expertise will also be considered preferred
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CISA (Certified Systems Auditor) preferred

Responsibilities

Leading the development and maintenance of the annual risk-based audit plan, including performing risk assessments, defining audit scopes, and preparing planning documentation.
Developing and executing audit programs tailored to key risks, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive procedures.
Maintaining flexibility in the audit calendar to accommodate emerging issues, special projects, and requests from leadership.
Performing fieldwork activities by gathering and evaluating evidence, assessing process effectiveness, and identifying control deficiencies or operational improvement opportunities.
Using data analytics tools to detect anomalies, outliers, and patterns indicative of control breakdown.
Drafting clear, well-supported audit findings and reports that articulate issues, root causes, severity and risk, and providing practical recommendations for management.
Presenting audit results to senior management and facilitating discussions on findings and remediation plans.
Validating the remediation of issues by reviewing evidence submitted by action owners, confirming closure, and maintaining issue-tracking logs.
Preparing periodic summary reporting for senior leadership on audit activity, coverage, and outstanding risk items.