Director, Internal Audit - Financial Services

Forvis Mazars, LLP
parental leave, flex time, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
135 West 50th Street (Show on map)
Mar 17, 2026
General information Name Director, Internal Audit Posting Title Director, Internal Audit - Financial Services Ref # 2236529 Date Published Tuesday, March 10, 2026 City New York State New York Country United States Job Category Risk Advisory Advertised Location US-NY-New York Working time Full Time Description & Requirements The Internal Audit team transforms risk management and compliance through proactive, techenabled solutions, partnering with significant global clients as they reshape the future of financial services. You will gain in-depth experiences around risk management, Internal Audit Advisory, Banking knowhow, transformation, strategy, and business change initiatives, both emerging and current, to help our clients create competitive advantages and respond to evolving global regulatory requirements for Internal Audit functions. What You Will Do: Lead internal audit engagements across the full project lifecycle-from risk assessment and planning through fieldwork, reporting, and post-audit follow-up-ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. Deliver high-quality client deliverables and maintain strong internal collaboration and stakeholder communication, consistently upholding firm quality standards and driving client satisfaction. Engage directly with C-level executives, board members, and key stakeholders, delivering strategic insights, regular updates, and final presentations that foster long-term partnerships. Drive strategic initiatives that align with client objectives and contribute to the firm's growth, innovation, and continuous improvement efforts. Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and prospective clients across financial services, technology, media, telecommunications, and commercial products sectors. Support business development through proposal creation, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive engagement with both new and existing clients. Build and manage strong client relationships, positioning the firm as a trusted consulting partner of choice. Lead and empower team members by cultivating a high-performance culture through strategic coaching, proactive succession planning, and comprehensive leadership development initiatives across the consulting team Maintain deep industry and solution knowledge, staying current with firm offerings to deliver optimal client outcomes. Collaborate with leadership to identify cross-functional opportunities and contribute to the evolution of consulting methodologies and service offerings. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 9+ years of relevant experience in a public accounting or industry Proficiency with GRC platforms, Alteryx, Power BI, and other data analysis and visualization tools Current and valid professional business credential(s), including one or more of the following: CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, or others Deep experience serving banking and financial services clients across internal audit and risk initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Prior experience at a Big 4 or Top 10 public accounting or consulting firm Ability to vision and develop solutions, including the ability to develop content, be insightful, and understanding of key success factors for go to market Experience actively participating in business development initiatives, including proposal development, client pursuits, and gotomarket efforts. #LI-NYC #LI-CH2 About Forvis Mazars, LLP Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm's 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more. Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP. New York City Pay Transparency Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs. New York Salary Range: NY Minimum Salary (USD) $ 162,900 NY Maximum Salary (USD) $ 319,100