Job Description

Infinity Natural Resources (NYSE: INR) is an oil and gas exploration and production company deeply rooted in the Appalachian Basin. We are committed to responsible energy development, operational excellence, and strong environmental stewardship across our growing operations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment, a team dedicated to innovation and safety, and our strong connection to the Appalachian Basin, the region we proudly call home and operate within.

The Opportunity

Join our growing team as Director of Internal Audit. In this leadership role, you will establish and lead a risk-based internal audit function that strengthens governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization. You will develop the annual audit plan, oversee Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, provide objective and practical recommendations to management, and communicate internal audit results to executive leadership and the Audit Committee. The successful candidate will combine strong technical judgment with a collaborative, business-minded approach and will be a trusted advisor across the organization.

Location

This is a hybrid position and may be based out of either our Canonsburg, PA or Houston, TX office. You will be expected to work in the office three days a week, with occasional travel to the company’s other offices and production and midstream operating sites in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

What You Will Be Doing

• Build, lead, and continuously improve the internal audit function, including its methodology, policies, risk assessment process, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage the internal audit department budget, including oversight of co-sourcing and other external provider costs.
• Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with the company’s strategic, financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks.
• Lead the company’s SOX compliance program, including scoping, risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and reporting.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and support scalable growth.
• Oversee financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audits, including the work of internal team members and external co-sourcing partners, as applicable.
• Communicate audit findings, risk themes, remediation status, and other significant matters clearly and constructively to management, executive leadership, and the Audit Committee.
• Partner with process owners to develop practical corrective action plans, monitor remediation, and validate that identified issues are resolved timely and sustainably.
• Coordinate with the independent auditor to support reliance, reduce duplication, and promote an efficient and effective overall assurance approach.
• Use data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to identify emerging risks, trends, and control gaps.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and risk awareness across the organization.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE required.
• Ten or more years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, enterprise risk, or a related field, including meaningful leadership responsibility.
• Public company experience and a strong understanding of SOX, SEC reporting environments, COSO, risk-based auditing, and internal audit professional standards.
• Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, energy sector, or another asset-intensive and regulated industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build or enhance an internal audit function, develop an annual audit plan, manage co-sourced providers, and present to executive leadership or an Audit Committee.
• Strong business judgment, professional skepticism, and ability to balance technical requirements with practical, risk-based solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with data analytics, audit management, ERP, and SOX compliance tools preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain independence and objectivity, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Must be able to perform light work, including exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to see, hear, talk, operate standard office/computer equipment, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.

Infinity Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresources@infinitynr.com.