The Director and Chief Audit Executive will be responsible for analyzing and testing controls and recommending improvements to the operations, risks, functions, processes, systems, procedures, and policies of the association and its departments. This position conducts the annual risk assessment, structures the audit plan, and recommends changes to enhance the performance and compliance of the organization. The Director reports functionally to and provides support to the Audit Committees of AAA, Inc. and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Additionally, the Director facilitates the AAA, Inc. Enterprise Risk Management effort and investigates violations of AAA, Inc. policies, Code of Conduct, or misuse of assets.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitates meetings and supports activities of the AAA Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee.
• Reports to and supports activities of the Foundation for Traffic Safety Audit Committee; facilitates meetings.
• Plans, organizes and directs the operations of the Audit Services department. Coordinates efforts with other departments and reports the results to the AAA Officers and the Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee.
• Maintains a comprehensive program of internal audits covering AAA functions, processes, procedures, policies, systems, subsidiary operations, and Member Club interests relating to national contracts with business partners. Report findings, process improvements, and actions taken on audit issues to departmental management, officers, the Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee, and, on occasion, member clubs.
• Assists AAA management and departments with projects to identify savings opportunities, strengthen information security, and improve operations. Makes recommendations regarding AAA, Inc. policies and fraud detection and performs specialized analysis as requested by Officers or Board members.
• Facilitates and oversees the AAA, Inc. Enterprise Risk Management effort in partnership with the Officer team.
• Evaluate all new or revised AAA, Inc. policies for internal controls, compliance, reasonableness, and process adequacy in coordination with other departments or policies as required. Responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the AAA, Inc. policy repository.
• Serves as the auditor for AAA, Inc. programs and partnerships involving AAA, Inc. and Member Clubs. Works with Member Clubs as needed.
• Performs investigations related to suspected misappropriation or misuse of AAA, Inc. assets as well as suspected wrongdoing relating to the Code of Conduct and organizational policies.
• Performs an annual risk analysis to determine the utilization of audit resources to safeguard assets best, protect the brand, and improve operations and systems.
• Oversees the annual Code of Conduct Conflict of Interest disclosure process for AAA, Inc. associates and the AAA Board of Directors.
• Supervises work output, performance, and conduct of one or more Associates in alignment with AAA’s ethical standards. Provides feedback, coaching, and mentorship to promote growth and development and positive work culture.

Requirements, Competencies, and Certifications:

• Identifies and uses individual team member capabilities to help the team. Provides learning opportunities, stretch assignments, reinforcing and redirecting feedback, and coaching.
• Gathers insights and diverse perspectives from others to get to an outcome that the majority can support.
• Furthers the association's strategic vision by aligning daily actions with the business's initiatives and goals.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft executive-level communications and reports for leadership and make effective oral presentations.
• Thorough knowledge of industry and market trends and the ability to think innovatively and strategically.
• Strong leadership and team building skills, well organized, well informed, capable of leading by influence, and able to achieve desired goals and objectives while maintaining the respect and support of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think conceptually; effectively communicate direction to associates and departments.
• Strong negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building skills; able to present to senior management and stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of audit processes.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Record of accomplishment of improving business and/or business processes.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, accounting, or economics required, and a minimum of nine (9) years experience in auditing; or, Master’s degree in business management, finance, accounting, economics, and a minimum of five (5) years experience in auditing.
• At least one (1) of the following certifications is required: Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Management Accountant, or Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Hiring Range:

$ 126,000 to $156,000

This position is also eligible for participation in AAA, Inc.'s Annual Incentive Plan.

AAA, Inc. is committed to paying competitively and equitably. The posted range for this position represents competitive compensation based on market data, internal equity, and the skills and requirements of the position. The actual compensation at the time of offering will be based on your overall qualifications and experience.

AAA, Inc. supports a flexible work environment for our associates. We are committed to collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance and offer a hybrid work model of three days in-office and two days at home (or whenever you work best) each week.

AAA, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from any search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee working at the AAA, Inc. offices either by email, the Internet, or in any form and method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this particular position from the AAA, Inc.'s Talent Acquisition Department will be deemed the sole property of the AAA, Inc.'s Office. No fee will be paid if the AAA, Inc. office hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means