Job description

INTERNAL CONTROL MANAGER (M/F)

July 2026

Leading national association – medical and social services sector

France – nationwide

The Angle

In a leading medical and social services organization, risk management is not a peripheral issue. It determines the quality of governance, the robustness of internal processes, regulatory compliance, and the organization’s ability to carry out its mission within a reliable and secure framework.

This national nonprofit organization is today establishing a key leadership role: Head of Internal Control. Reporting directly to senior management, the person in this position will be responsible for developing, formalizing, and implementing an internal control system tailored to the realities of the nonprofit and medical-social sectors.

The challenge is not just about oversight. It is about establishing a sustainable framework that is understood by the teams, useful for management, and pragmatic enough to be adopted by national and regional leadership.

The Issues

This position is being created as the association seeks to strengthen its risk management capabilities over the long term, improve the reliability of its internal processes, and establish a nationwide internal control system.

• Develop a clear, transparent internal control policy tailored to a medical-social nonprofit organization.
• Take stock of the current situation, assess the methodologies and processes already in place, and then identify priority areas for improvement.
• Develop a shared culture of internal control among management, teams, and regional representatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial, social, organizational, operational, and associational obligations.
• Implement management, evaluation, and reporting tools that enable senior management to monitor the maturity of the system.

The Mission

Reporting to the Executive Management, the Head of Internal Control leads, develops, and implements the association’s internal control policy. His or her role is to ensure effective risk management and to promote it among all teams.

Working closely with senior management, the association’s governing body, and the independent auditor, he or she defines the structure of the system to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, the smooth operation of internal processes, and the reliability of information. Regular reports and an annual report are submitted to senior management, with the option to conduct specific audits at their request.

Design the internal control framework.

Identify the procedures already in place, conduct an assessment of existing methodologies and processes, map risks, and identify areas for improvement. The Internal Control Manager also implements the necessary updates to business tools, taking into account the financial constraints specific to the sector.

Support management and teams.

Develop and distribute a set of guidelines and methodological guides to management and teams. Propose new methodologies in collaboration with them, support their adoption through tailored training, and create a structured framework centered on national and regional coordinators as well as an oversight committee.

Evaluate, control, and monitor.

Monitor key performance indicators, oversee a self-assessment program, define and monitor internal control plans, draft control reports, and conduct recurring or ad hoc internal audits. Regularly update the risk map and report to senior management on the maturity of the control framework.

Monitor regulatory developments.

Monitor regulatory and sector-specific developments relevant to medical-social, prevention, and training organizations. Incorporate relevant changes into standards, methodological guides, and internal practices.

The Expected Impact

In the first few months, the Head of Internal Control will have laid the groundwork for a clear, structured, and operational system capable of strengthening risk management without unnecessarily burdening the teams’ operations.

• Existing procedures are identified, analyzed, and prioritized.
• A risk map is created and regularly updated.
• The departments have a common set of standards and operational methodological guides.
• A network of national and regional representatives is coordinated by a supervisory committee.
• Senior management receives regular, reliable, and actionable reports to help steer the program.

Profile

This position is intended for a candidate who is organized, meticulous, and a good teacher, capable of combining expertise in internal control with an understanding of the nonprofit sector and a grasp of the realities on the ground.

An expert in internal control and risk management.

You have a master’s degree in risk management, internal control, and/or internal audit, and you have at least three years of experience in a similar position.

An expert on the nonprofit sector.

You are familiar with the specific aspects of nonprofit management, including governance, public funding, grants, and the constraints unique to nonprofit organizations. Previous experience in a social or medical-social institution or service (ESMS) would be a real plus.

A thorough and analytical professional.

You have strong writing, analytical, and summarization skills. Your organizational skills enable you to structure complex processes, set priorities, and make sound decisions.

An educational mentor.

Your interpersonal skills, team spirit, and teaching ability enable you to work with a wide range of stakeholders, support management, and help teams embrace an internal control process.

A reliable choice in sensitive situations.

You know how to manage projects, verify the accuracy of financial, HR, and operational data, and defuse sensitive situations with tact.

Useful Information

Location: France – nationwide.

Reports to: General Management .

Classification: Class 2, Level 1, according to CCN66.

Compensation: Compensation and the resources allocated will be discussed directly with the selected candidate following the initial discussions.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Contact

Please send your application, along with a resume and a brief cover letter, in strict confidence to:

gburlot@your-voice.fr

Each application will be treated as strictly confidential; the employer’s identity will be disclosed only to shortlisted candidates.

This organization is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in its hiring practices.