Sr. Manager, Internal Audit

Sr. Manager, Internal Audit

Pella, Iowa (hybrid)

Pella Corporation is a privately held, industry‑leading manufacturer with a strong track record of profitable growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Over the past decade, Pella has expanded in scale and complexity through acquisitions, product and manufacturing innovation, and increased use of advanced technologies—including AI, automation, and data‑enabled capabilities. This continued evolution has strengthened the organization’s focus on disciplined execution, governance, and risk management to support sustainable growth and long‑term competitiveness.

Our culture is a critical driver of our success. At Pella, we care boldly, learn rapidly, and drive results. We strive to empower our people to lead, collaborate across the organization, and continuously improve how we serve our customers and operate our business. As we continue to grow and evolve, our culture remains grounded in accountability, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes—for our customers, our team members, and our communities.

Pella operates nationally with a broad manufacturing and distribution footprint and serves customers across multiple channels, including distributors, retail, and large professional builders. Our business spans both product supply and installation, supporting homeowners, contractors, and commercial projects through a range of trusted brands and delivery models.

Position Summary: 

The Sr. Manager, Internal Audit leads the Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) functions and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership, including the Audit Committee Chair, CEO, EVP/CFO, General Counsel, and senior functional leaders. 

The role partners with the business to optimize risk management, internal controls, and governance practices in support of growth, transformation, and innovation, while also strengthening the organization’s enterprise-wide risk posture and operational effectiveness.

This role emphasizes operational, technology, and strategic risk, not just financial controls. It plays a critical role in helping Pella navigate increasing complexity driven by acquisitions, technology modernization, AI adoption, and reliance on third‑party platforms—ensuring risks are well understood, governed, and aligned with business objectives.

Audit Committee & Board Engagement

• Serve as liaison to the Audit Committee, supporting the Chair and engaging directly with Board members on key risk and control matters.
• Lead the development and presentation of the annual internal audit plan and enterprise risk assessment, ensuring alignment to the organization’s highest priorities.
• Communicate audit results, emerging risks, and ERM insights clearly and effectively, elevating issues that require Board awareness or action.
• Provide independent, objective perspectives to support effective governance, transparency, and decision-making at the Board and executive levels.

Internal Audit & Risk Leadership

• Lead a risk-based internal audit function focused on areas of highest enterprise impact, including operations, technology, data governance, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled processes.
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen processes, controls, and risk management practices across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement in audit methodology, leveraging data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled testing approaches.
• Identify and share leading practices, not just control deficiencies, to support enterprise-wide improvement.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Lead and evolve the ERM program to ensure the organization maintains an appropriate risk profile to support growth, transformation, and innovation.
• Facilitate enterprise-level risk discussions that connect strategy, execution, and emerging risks, including technology, AI, and third-party dependencies.
• Provide actionable, decision-oriented risk insights to executive leadership.

Technology, Data, and AI Governance

• Partner in advancing data