Vice President, Internal Audit

FlexTek has partnered with a global, publicly traded organization to identify a strategic and hands-on Internal Audit leader who will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership across risk, controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly capable audit professional who thrives in a lean, high-visibility environment where they can directly influence the organization's risk strategy, control environment, and business operations.

About the Opportunity

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, influencing, and operating as a strategic business partner rather than managing a large audit team. The current environment requires a leader who can balance strategy with execution, someone comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also advising leadership on enterprise risk, governance, and operational controls.

The position will oversee risk-based audits, controls testing, compliance investigations, enterprise risk management activities, and operational assessments across a complex global organization. While external and contract resources may be utilized periodically, this role operates in a highly lean structure and requires strong independent execution capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's internal audit strategy, including risk assessments, annual audit planning, and execution across operational, financial, compliance, and strategic areas
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices across domestic and international operations
• Conduct and oversee risk-based audits, controls testing, compliance investigations, and operational reviews
• Partner closely with executive leadership across Finance, Operations, Technology, Legal, and Compliance to identify risks and improve business processes
• Present audit findings, recommendations, and risk insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Assess control gaps, determine audit scope, evaluate risk exposure, and recommend practical, business-focused solutions
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives and help strengthen the organization's overall control environment
• Coordinate with external service providers and specialists as needed to support audit execution and technical assessments
• Maintain strong awareness of evolving industry trends, regulatory requirements, and internal audit best practices
• Build trusted relationships across the organization while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading internal audit, risk, or compliance initiatives within a complex or publicly traded environment
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, risk-based auditing, and operational risk management
• Ability to operate independently in a lean environment with limited internal support resources
• Executive presence with strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience partnering directly with senior leadership and influencing business decisions
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working across international or multi-site operations preferred
• CPA, CIA, or related certification preferred

Why This Role Stands Out

• High visibility and direct interaction with executive leadership
• Broad exposure across global operations and multiple business functions
• Opportunity to shape and influence the organization's risk and control environment
• Strategic leadership role with meaningful autonomy and impact
• Lean, entrepreneurial environment where your expertise and judgment will directly drive outcomes

Location: Greater Houston, TX (North)
On Site: 4 Days a Week.