Director risk and internal audit

Job Description

Ulteig is seeking an impactful and growth-focused Director to build and lead Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Internal Control programs for our fast-growing organization, while also serving as Chief of Staff to the CFO to support alignment, readiness and execution of the CFO group's priorities.

This role will design and implement the ERM program and design an internal control program. The role requires a builder's mindset, strong change management experience, and executive presence.

The Director of Risk and Internal Audit will serve as a key member of the CFO leadership team driving transformation of the business to achieve the next stage of growth and complexity. The Director of Risk and Internal Audit will help instill a culture of risk and control awareness throughout the organization.

As a growth-focused company, Ulteig invests heavily in the development of its people and systems; the Director of Risk and Internal Audit should reflect that mindset by providing strong leadership and mentorship while balancing strategic perspective with practical execution.

The position can be based in Twin Cities, Fargo or Denver with periodic, but limited, travel.

What You'll Do

Enterprise Risk Management

• Lead the targeted integration of enterprise risk management practices, tools and routines into the business, strengthening connectivity, consistency, accountability and visibility across key risks.
• Define practical, scalable risk processes and supporting tools for significant strategic and operational events, including major initiatives, system implementations, acquisitions, emerging external risks and new lines of business.
• Act as a risk thought partner to leaders by facilitating risk discussions, guiding use of risk assessment tools, and delivering targeted education that builds risk awareness and earlier risk consideration throughout the organization.
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of response plans for high-risk matters, establish structured escalation paths, and drive follow-through by coordinating accountability, centralized visibility and timely reporting.
• Provide clear risk insights and status reporting to executive leadership, the Audit Committee and the Board, while reinforcing shared risk ownership in the business and serving as a change agent rather than the owner of individual risks.
• Advance and mature the enterprise risk program over time by strengthening capabilities, evolving the operating model, and continuing to embed risk discipline in support of Ulteig's growth and strategic objectives.

Internal Audit

• Establish and maintain the Internal Audit Charter and program framework, with direction from the CFO and oversight from the Audit Committee.
• Develop and lead a customized, risk-based internal audit program that prioritizes financial, operational, compliance and technology risks in alignment with the organization's evolving risk profile.
• Oversee the outsourced internal audit partner and the end-to-end audit lifecycle, ensuring an effective, disciplined approach to planning, fieldwork, reporting and remediation tracking.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to strengthen control design, support remediation and drive sustainable process improvement.
• Provide clear audit insights, emerging themes and remediation status to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, while reinforcing accountability for timely and sustainable corrective action.

CFO Chief of Staff

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to the CFO, helping translate enterprise priorities into an aligned and actionable agenda for the CFO organization.
• Drive the CFO organization's strategic agenda by leading planning, prioritization and execution oversight across key initiatives.
• Facilitate decision-making by synthesizing insights, risks, and recommendations into clear, actionable guidance for the CFO and leadership team.
• Act as an integrator across finance sub-functions, aligning stakeholders, clarifying accountability and accelerating execution of strategic priorities.
• Represent the CFO in select forums and build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to advance priorities, resolve issues and support enterprise alignment.

What We Expect from You

• The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset with the ability to influence leaders, facilitate cross-functional discussions, and guide teams through organizational growth and change.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, enterprise risk, internal audit, internal controls, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of leadership and/or people management experience, with the ability to lead through influence, develop capability, and build future team capacity as the function matures.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting; MBA preferred
• Preferred: CPA, CIA, public accounting experience, Lean or Six Sigma certification, change management certification
• Effective communication, facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into executive-ready materials and Board-level communications.
• Outstanding business partnering experience, gaining trust and buy-in with Ulteig leaders by demonstrating a broad view of the operating environment, serving as a strategic thought partner, and exercising sound judgment to lead others through change.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $186,600 - $252,600
Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.