Lead Internal Auditor (Hybrid)

Longroad Energy Management•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind, solar, and battery storage projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad has developed more than 7.2 GW and owns 5.4 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, with more than 34 GW of projects currently in development. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to advancing the transition to clean energy. The Lead Internal Auditor will be an integral member of Longroad’s Internal Audit team, helping the organization achieve its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving governance, risk management, and control processes. The Lead Internal Auditor will lead and perform risk-based audit engagements while embedding process improvement thinking into every engagement. This role bridges traditional assurance work with operational excellence, applying process design expertise to deliver recommendations that go beyond compliance and drive tangible efficiency gains. This role is well-suited for a highly self-motivated, self-starting professional who is driven by the impact they can have on improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. This role is designed for a hands-on, critical thinker who is energized by transformation and continuous improvement. Beyond traditional audit execution, you will help re-imagine how processes, controls, and ways of working can be more efficient, scalable, and effective. The role partners closely with teams across the organization to identify opportunities for process redesign, modernization, and smarter risk management as the business grows and evolves and be a key contribution planning, executing, and reporting on financial, operational, and compliance audits. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or operational excellence
Highly self-motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive work forward
Strong interest in driving organizational effectiveness through process redesign, automation, and more thoughtful control environments
Creative problem solver with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges, bringing a structured, root cause analysis approach and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
Demonstrated ability to apply root cause analysis to move from problem identification to creative solution design and execution
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate change and impact
Ability to think systemically about how processes, controls, data, and people intersect and translate that thinking into practical, implementable recommendations
Understanding of business cycles, key risks, and associated controls
Experience contributing to the design and implementation of agile internal audit processes, methodologies, and improvements
Proficiency in process mapping techniques and tools to visually document and analyze business workflows and internal controls
Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX, COSO, IT audit concepts, and internal audit practices
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint and proficiency/strong desire to learn AI

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – active or in progress
Experience in the renewable energy sector is highly desired
Sharp critical thinker: curious, forward-thinking, and comfortable questioning the status quo to get to the real answer
Driven by impact and motivated by making the organization work better, smarter, and more efficiently
Passion for creative problem solving, process improvement, and building scalable, sustainable solutions
High standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
Collaborative, can-do attitude with comfort navigating a fast-paced, evolving environment
Ability to make informed decisions and adapt quickly as priorities change
Comfortable working in rapidly evolving technology environments; willingness to learn, evaluate, and adopt AI-assisted tools as part of standard audit practice, and help build the internal case for their use

Responsibilities

Partner with business teams to understand end-to-end processes and challenge existing ways of working to identify opportunities for redesign, simplification, and efficiency
Lead audit engagements with a hands-on, critical thinking mindset, willing to roll up sleeves, dig into the details, and remain focused on value creation, not just issue identification
Prepare clear, compelling audit documentation and reporting that highlights themes, root causes, and actionable improvement opportunities, going beyond surface-level findings to diagnose the underlying drivers of issues
Partner with and advise business stakeholders on internal controls, risk management, and process redesign initiatives
Champion a continuous improvement mindset across the audit function and business stakeholders
Support SOC 1 compliance while helping evolve controls as processes, systems, and responsibilities change
Drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function by identifying and implementing new methodologies, tools, and approaches
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on risk, controls, and process transformation initiatives
Act as a technical resource for audit methodology and process analysis, supporting the development of junior audit staff
Assist external auditors and other third parties as required
Perform other duties as assigned