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Purpose Statement: Legal, Risk, and Insurance supports the advancement of RPM’s business objectives by strategically balancing risk and opportunity, engaging with our stakeholders to find solutions, and safeguarding people, property, and profits.

The Director of Audit is responsible for conducting/performing internal, financial, and investigative audits across RPM Living’s portfolio. This role provides independent and objective assurance while also driving risk awareness, strengthening controls, and proactively identifying and preventing fraud. The Director will oversee a risk-based audit program, continuous monitoring initiatives, and investigative efforts across company operations with the goal of minimizing financial exposure.

Audit Governance
• Contribute to the development of a risk-based audit strategy that includes financial and investigative audits. Establish audit methodologies, standards, and procedures aligned with professional auditing frameworks.
• Provide independent reporting to leadership on risks, audit results, and control deficiencies.
• Oversee coordination with external auditors, lenders, investors, and regulators when applicable.
• Ensure the audit results deliver both assurance and advisory value to the organization.

Financial & Compliance Audits
• Conduct multiple audits across property management documents and processes, including but not limited to lease files, rent collections, concessions, and vendor management.
• Evaluate and audit financial integrity and control at the properties, including revenue and expense controls to identify areas of potential financial exposure
• Leverage property management platforms (Yardi, RealPage, MRI, Entrata) and accounting systems to perform data-driven audits.
• Monitor and validate remediation of audit findings and control improvements.

Fraud Prevention, Detection & Investigations
• Conduct fraud investigations, including misappropriation of assets, vendor fraud, leasing fraud, and financial manipulation.
• Develop and deploy proactive fraud detection techniques, including data analytics and exception reporting.
• Partner with Legal, HR, Risk, and Operations on investigations.
• Promote a strong ethical culture and fraud awareness across the organization.

Systems, Data Analytics & Continuous Monitoring
• Develop continuous auditing/monitoring capabilities to identify anomalies (e.g., exceptions reports, duplicate payments, unusual write-offs, occupancy inconsistencies).
• Evaluate system controls, including user access, configurations, and data integrity.
• Partner with Systems and Data Strategy teams to strengthen system governance and report reliability.

Required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Experience may substitute for education.
• Five years of experience in audit, forensic accounting or investigations, including experience in multifamily property management or real estate.
• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating internal controls, assessing fraud risk, and conducting operational audits.
• Experience with property management systems (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata) and accounting platforms.
Preferred
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification.
• Experience working with large, multi-state property portfolios.
• Knowledge of real estate investment structures (e.g., REITs, joint ventures).
• Experience implementing audit analytics or automation tools.

• Knowledge of multifamily operational risk and fraud schemes
• Skilled in investigative and analytical techniques
• Skilled in problem-solving
• Skilled in strategic thinking and executive presence
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain high standards of ethics, accountability, and professional conduct
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, decentralized environment
• Ability to influence without authority across operations
• Ability to foster a culture of integrity, professional skepticism, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead complex audits and investigations across distributed operations

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to sit for extended periods of time
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Must be able to read documents, computer screens, and data
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid role, requiring the associate to work in one of our corporate or regional offices three or four days per week based on managers’ discretion.
• Day travel to property sites and regional offices may be required monthly, some of which may require overnight travel.
• The office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noises, and distractions.

Join RPM Living and experience exceptional benefits designed to enhance your life.

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
  
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates 
  
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
  
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
  
• 401(k) with robust company match 
  
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
  
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
  
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
  
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)

Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires, and possession of a valid driver's license.

RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.

RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.