Loews Hotels & Co

Vice President, Internal Audit

NY - New York - Loews Hotels & Co Corporate Office Full time
Headquartered in New York City, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, our Loews Hotels & Co Home Office teams support our properties throughout the United States. Our talented teams provide guidance over strategic planning, operations, revenue management, communications, sales, development, brand marketing, finance, human resources and information technology.

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Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match

  • Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement

  • Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement

  • Training & Development opportunities, career growth

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

  • Many of our Leadership positions are bonus eligible

What We’re Looking For:

A confident and forward-thinking Vice President, Internal Audit who is energized by the opportunity to shape and lead a high-impact audit function with extensive experience in multi‑location, consumer-facing businesses. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Audit Committee, providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to validate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and to improve operations, risk management, and compliance that supports responsible growth across a complex hospitality organization. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer (with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Audit Committee Chairperson).

The Vice President will develop a risk-based audit plan that spans corporate functions, hotel ownership and hotel operations, partnering with leadership to ensure strong governance, effective controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. This leader will bring both strategic perspective and hands-on engagement—guiding a modern, collaborative audit function that not only identifies risk, but helps the business operate smarter, stronger, and more efficiently. They will have both “Coach” and “Captain” audit experiences, including oversight of IT system control audits. The leader will use a roll‑up‑your‑sleeves approach, excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to be viewed as a business partner whose work contributes to the organization’s purpose. This work will be performed in coordination with the Chief Audit Executive of the parent company to ensure adequacy of the annual audit plan for assurance and SOX needs. Audit work will be performed through a combination of internal employees and a co-sourced audit partner.

Who You Are:

  • Strategic leader with executive presence who confidently engages senior leadership and the Audit Committee while building credibility across the organization.

  • Trusted advisor and collaborative partner who works closely with business leaders to strengthen controls while supporting operational success.

  • Curious and analytical, able to evaluate complex processes, identify risks, and uncover opportunities for improvement.

  • Builder of high-performing teams and strong relationships, developing audit professionals while fostering trust across departments.

  • Pragmatic problem solver who balances risk, governance, and business realities in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

  • Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do:

Audit Strategy and Governance

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based annual Internal Audit plan addressing operational, financial, compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements across corporate departments, shared services, and hotel business units.

  • Coordinate audit planning with the parent company’s Chief Audit Executive to ensure alignment with enterprise assurance and SOX compliance requirements.

  • Present audit results, key risks, and recommendations to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.

  • Maintain independence and objectivity while ensuring adherence to professional auditing standards and ethical practices.

Risk Management and Internal Controls

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control frameworks and risk mitigation strategies, identifying opportunities to strengthen governance and operational resilience.

  • Partner with the Vice President, Risk Management to co-lead the annual Enterprise Risk Management assessment and support enterprise-wide risk prioritization.

  • Assess risks related to financial reporting, operations, and information security, ensuring proper controls are in place to safeguard company assets and reputation.

  • Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and strong control awareness across the organization.

Audit Execution, Oversight, and Operational Improvement

  • Lead and manage a team of internal auditors and external co-sourcing partners in executing audits across the organization.

  • Oversee the execution of internal audits across corporate departments, shared services, and hotel operations

  • Ensure consistent audit methodologies, documentation standards, and reporting practices aligned with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency.

  • Leverage technology, data analytics, and automation to enhance audit effectiveness and proactively identify anomalies, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Direct audit procedures, including planning, issue identification, evidence review, and documentation of processes and controls.

  • Communicate audit findings and recommendations in clear, practical language that supports transparency and informed decision-making.

Business Partnership and Organizational Impact

  • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, property teams, external auditors, and co-sourcing partners to ensure Internal Audit serves as a valued and constructive business partner.

  • Translate complex audit findings into clear, practical insights for informed decision-making and address risk proactively.

  • Support special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements that strengthen governance and operational effectiveness or respond to matters as they arise.

  • Protect and strengthen Loews Hotels & Co’s reputation by ensuring strong internal controls, ethical business practices, and sound risk management.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Maintain regular attendance in conformance with standards.

  • May be required to work varying schedules as needed to support business operations.

  • Attend/complete all required meetings and training.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master of Business Administration or similar advanced degree preferred.

  • Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

  • Minimum of 12 years of combined internal and external audit experience, including at least 8 years in a management role.

  • Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four firm.

  • Experience managing Internal Audit functions within a publicly traded company.

  • Demonstrated success performing audits of varying size and scope and leading audit teams within multi-location, consumer-facing organizations.

  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Institute of Internal Auditors standards.

  • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal control frameworks, and enterprise risk management programs.

  • Proven ability to evaluate complex business processes and succinctly communicate audit results to senior leaders and audit committees.

  • Experience assessing business risks and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.

  • Understanding of operating dynamics within a consumer facing service business supported by a shared service center and corporate oversight.

  • Proven track record of improving internal audit functions and strengthening business partnering relationships, rather than simply enforcing guidelines.

  • Unwavering ethics and dependability.

  • Ability to balance risk with reward while maintaining an appropriate tone at the top and avoiding unnecessary focus on non-critical audit areas.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interactions with staff, senior management, executives, and Audit Committee members.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

  • Experience leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance audit efficiency and detect anomalies.

  • Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

  • Must be willing and able to travel approximately 50-60% of the time.  

Who You’ll Supervise:

  • Internal Audit Team Members

  • Co-sourced audit partner resources

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Salary range for this position, based on experience, is $208,000.00 to $260,000.00.