Director of Internal Audit

Auberge Collection•Bethesda, MD

14d•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

GENERAL ● An audit professional with over three (5) years of experience as a Director of Internal Audit. ● Demonstrates organizational leadership with the ability to influence peers, management, and executive leadership positively. ● An effective communicator in both verbal and written forms, capable of translating complex audit findings into practical, operationally relevant solutions. ● Broad experience, with a hospitality focus preferred but not required. ● A demonstrable track record of leading risk-based audit plans, enhancing control environments, and supporting operational excellence. ● Is respected by executive leadership, peers, and subordinates for sound judgment and a collaborative approach. ● Is capable of writing policies and procedures to address operational risks and new technologies. ● Exposure to hospitality-specific transactions, including property acquisitions, dispositions, management transactions, and refinancing activities. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT ● Fully understands the application of US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and the Uniform System of Accounts (“USALI”) in hospitality accounting operations. ● A certified public accountant (“CPA”) or certified internal auditor (“CIA”). ● Previous experience in public accounting or internal audit that relies on developing and testing of SOX 404 internal controls. ● Deep familiarity with internal controls over financial reporting, including revenue recognition, cash handling, inventory controls, labor management, and capital expenditure oversight. ● Experience in auditing property-level and corporate processes, including payroll, procurement, vendor management, contract compliance, and management fees. ● Proficient in evaluating and auditing technology platforms, such as PMS, POS, procurement systems, labor management systems, and financial reporting systems. EFFECTIVE INFLUENCER ● Cultivates constructive relationships with General Managers, Directors of Finance, and operational leaders, while maintaining independence and objectivity. ● Regularly communicates with executive leadership and audit committee members to provide clear insight into operational risk, control effectiveness, and remediation progress. ● Shares knowledge and best practices with peers to enhance Auberge’s operations finance competencies. LEADER AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT ● Creates a Culture of Excellence and Accountability. o Sets clear expectations around the application of company policies and procedures. o Establishes metrics and processes to monitor progress around issue mitigation. o Holds peers accountable for established deadlines. ● Organizational Effectiveness o Collaborates with the Financial Operations leadership and Executive leadership to establish an annual audit plan that addresses identified risks o Designs and executes a risk-based audit plan o Deploys audit resources effectively across multiple properties and regions to maximize coverage and impact. o Balances on-site and remote audit activities to support properties while minimizing operational disruption. o Leads meetings with clear agendas, objectives, and outcomes, fostering productive collaboration. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Internal Audit & Assurance ● Property Audit Program o Perform risk-based on-site and desktop audits of hotels and resorts o Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across financial and operational processes o Prepare comprehensive, clear, and professional audit reports that identify control gaps, opportunities for improvement, and an executive summary o Collaborate with property leadership to develop practical remediation plans o Monitor progress to ensure timely and effective resolution of all audit issues ● Internal Audit Software o Utilize the internal audit software to prepare dashboard reporting for financial operations and executive leadership o Utilize the internal audit software to review data analytics for sample selections and desktop reviews o Leverage audit software to improve audit coverage and effectiveness ● Balance Sheet & Key Account Review o Regularly reviews high-risk balance sheet accounts and reconciliations to mitigate financial reporting and fraud risk o Identify systemic issues and trends across properties and escalate concerns as appropriate ● Risk Management and Compliance o Lead annual enterprise risk assessment to identify emerging operational, financial, compliance, and technology risks o Align audit priorities with Auberge’s risk profile and strategic objectives o Evaluate compliance with internal policies, procedures, management agreements, and applicable laws and regulations o Assess controls relating to hospitality technology platforms ● Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement o Regularly communicate with General Managers, Directors of Finance, and Home Office leaders to discuss audit results, risk trends, and remediation progress o Share best practices across properties in monthly Director of Finance meetings o Develop new policies and procedures to address emerging risk areas ● Policies & Procedures o Maintains the Company’s policies and procedures. o Reviews and edits final policy drafts to ensure consistency and accurate application of USALI and GAAP. o Conducts regular training on company policies and emerging issues in hospitality accounting. Travel required: 25-50% KEY SUCCESS INDICATORS 1. Annual audit plan is approved and executed effectively. 2. Internal audit reports are clearly written, include practical issue remediation actions, and are issued timely 3. Issues are tracked and remediated in accordance with agreed-upon timelines. 4. Trends are reported effectively to Senior Leadership – both on property and at the Home Office

Requirements

An audit professional with over three (5) years of experience as a Director of Internal Audit.
Demonstrates organizational leadership with the ability to influence peers, management, and executive leadership positively.
An effective communicator in both verbal and written forms, capable of translating complex audit findings into practical, operationally relevant solutions.
A demonstrable track record of leading risk-based audit plans, enhancing control environments, and supporting operational excellence.
Is respected by executive leadership, peers, and subordinates for sound judgment and a collaborative approach.
Is capable of writing policies and procedures to address operational risks and new technologies.
Exposure to hospitality-specific transactions, including property acquisitions, dispositions, management transactions, and refinancing activities.
Fully understands the application of US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and the Uniform System of Accounts (“USALI”) in hospitality accounting operations.
A certified public accountant (“CPA”) or certified internal auditor (“CIA”).
Previous experience in public accounting or internal audit that relies on developing and testing of SOX 404 internal controls.
Deep familiarity with internal controls over financial reporting, including revenue recognition, cash handling, inventory controls, labor management, and capital expenditure oversight.
Experience in auditing property-level and corporate processes, including payroll, procurement, vendor management, contract compliance, and management fees.
Proficient in evaluating and auditing technology platforms, such as PMS, POS, procurement systems, labor management systems, and financial reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

Broad experience, with a hospitality focus preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform risk-based on-site and desktop audits of hotels and resorts
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across financial and operational processes
Prepare comprehensive, clear, and professional audit reports that identify control gaps, opportunities for improvement, and an executive summary
Collaborate with property leadership to develop practical remediation plans
Monitor progress to ensure timely and effective resolution of all audit issues
Utilize the internal audit software to prepare dashboard reporting for financial operations and executive leadership
Utilize the internal audit software to review data analytics for sample selections and desktop reviews
Leverage audit software to improve audit coverage and effectiveness
Regularly reviews high-risk balance sheet accounts and reconciliations to mitigate financial reporting and fraud risk
Identify systemic issues and trends across properties and escalate concerns as appropriate
Lead annual enterprise risk assessment to identify emerging operational, financial, compliance, and technology risks
Align audit priorities with Auberge’s risk profile and strategic objectives
Evaluate compliance with internal policies, procedures, management agreements, and applicable laws and regulations
Assess controls relating to hospitality technology platforms
Regularly communicate with General Managers, Directors of Finance, and Home Office leaders to discuss audit results, risk trends, and remediation progress
Share best practices across properties in monthly Director of Finance meetings
Develop new policies and procedures to address emerging risk areas
Maintains the Company’s policies and procedures.
Reviews and edits final policy drafts to ensure consistency and accurate application of USALI and GAAP.
Conducts regular training on company policies and emerging issues in hospitality accounting.