Director of Internal Control & Risk Assessment

NEP Group • Pittsburgh, PA

21d

About The Position

NEP is building something newand this role is at the center of it. Were looking for an experienced, hands-on Director of Internal Control & Risk Assessment to establish, own, and scale our internal control and risk assessment function. Youll be a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, helping ensure our controls are strong, our risks are understood, and our data and processes support smart decision-making across a global, private-equity-backed organization. If youre energized by building from the ground up, partnering with senior leaders, and strengthening how a global organization manages riskthis role was designed for you. What Youll Do: Own NEPs internal control framework, including standards, documentation, testing methodology, and alignment with COSO principles. Lead enterprise-wide and business unit risk assessments, combining bottom-up process insights with top-down executive perspectives to identify financial, operational, and compliance risks. Design and execute control and assurance reviews, initially focused on financial reporting and balance sheet controls, with expansion into operational areas over time. Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leadership and the Audit Committee, translating complex risk and control matters into actionable insights. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Operations, and regional leadership to strengthen controls, improve data quality, and enhance systems and processes. Support monthly close activities through targeted regional reviews and balance sheet analysis. Serve as the primary liaison for property & casualty insurance workflows in partnership with external brokers. Build and mentor the function over time, helping shape the future of internal control and risk management at NEP. What You'll Need: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred 8+ years of experience in internal controls, risk assessment, public accounting, or senior controllership roles within complex or international organizations Deep knowledge of COSO, ICFR, and balance sheet-driven risk areas, with the ability to apply judgment in evolving environments Proven executive-level communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership and Audit Committees Comfort operating in fast-paced, private-equitybacked environments, with the ability to travel internationally You might not know our name, but youve probably seen our work on stage, on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. Weve supported some of the worlds most watched productions and live events in sports, entertainment, concerts, festivals, film, TV and more. For 40 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production, live events, and virtual production solutions for them, anytime, anywhere. Put simply, we bring content to life. Check us out at https://www.nepgroup.com/career/careers

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in internal controls, risk assessment, public accounting, or senior controllership roles within complex or international organizations
• Deep knowledge of COSO, ICFR, and balance sheet-driven risk areas, with the ability to apply judgment in evolving environments
• Proven executive-level communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership and Audit Committees
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, private-equitybacked environments, with the ability to travel internationally

Nice To Haves

• CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own NEPs internal control framework, including standards, documentation, testing methodology, and alignment with COSO principles.
• Lead enterprise-wide and business unit risk assessments, combining bottom-up process insights with top-down executive perspectives to identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Design and execute control and assurance reviews, initially focused on financial reporting and balance sheet controls, with expansion into operational areas over time.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leadership and the Audit Committee, translating complex risk and control matters into actionable insights.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Operations, and regional leadership to strengthen controls, improve data quality, and enhance systems and processes.
• Support monthly close activities through targeted regional reviews and balance sheet analysis.
• Serve as the primary liaison for property & casualty insurance workflows in partnership with external brokers.
• Build and mentor the function over time, helping shape the future of internal control and risk management at NEP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director