Manager of Internal Audit

Lakeshore Recycling Systems•Rosemont, IL

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About The Position

The Manager of Internal Audit serves as the company’s independent assurance and risk assessment function, evaluating internal controls, financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with corporate policies and other standards. In a private equity-owned, growth-oriented waste and recycling company, this hands-on individual contributor balances detailed auditing with strategic foresight to enhance enterprise value, safeguard assets, and support transparent governance. The role has enterprise-wide visibility and no direct reports, and may involve coordination with management and external advisors to maintain an effective control environment. The position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer, with a dotted-line relationship to the Chief Financial Officer and the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee Chair. It also reports independently to the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee. The role supports board and private equity sponsor reporting, advises management on controls, operational risk, and governance, and provides practical recommendations for process improvement, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation. Travel to LRS locations is required to perform audit duties. Potential for a remote or hybrid work arrangement is noted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, including board-level reporting experience.
Ability to work autonomously in complex, matrixed, and private equity-owned environments.
Uncompromising ethics and the courage to challenge assumptions.
Ability to drive audits from planning through follow-up without bureaucracy.
Ability to identify business risk trends and efficiency opportunities beyond compliance.
Ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and legal teams to improve control ownership.
Ability to read and interpret data on a computer screen or printed documents.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Willingness and ability to travel to LRS locations for audit duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial services, logistics, or environmental sectors.
Experience in waste management, recycling, or environmental services industries.
Comfort navigating legal, financial, and operational stakeholders.
Exposure to systems and controls optimization in a mid-market company scaling toward institutional maturity.

Responsibilities

Design and execute the annual internal audit plan in alignment with enterprise risk priorities and board directives.
Conduct cross-functional, end-to-end audits to identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and risk exposures.
Partner with the CFO and finance leadership to evaluate accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and company policies.
Monitor risk mitigation plans and verify timely remediation of identified issues.
Report independently to the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee on audit results, internal control health, and material findings.
Maintain clear, data-driven communication with the Chief Legal Officer, CFO, and Risk, Audit & Finance Committee Chair.
Support quarterly and annual risk updates for private equity sponsors and board materials.
Evaluate and enhance internal control frameworks.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and relevant environmental, safety, and financial regulations.
Use internal data sets and technology to assess control weaknesses, test key controls, and deliver value-creation insights.
Coordinate with external auditors and provide independent testing support while maintaining audit objectivity.
Advise management on control design, operational risk, and governance maturity.
Provide pragmatic recommendations focused on process improvement, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.
Stay informed about evolving regulatory and environmental standards affecting the waste and recycling sector.
Coordinate with management and external advisors to maintain an effective control environment.
Travel to LRS locations to perform audit duties.