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11.  Auditing Director

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Seth Peterson, internal audit manager at First National Bank of Sioux Falls

• Median Pay: $141,000
• Top Pay: $193,000
• 10-year job growth: 11%

Heading up the internal audit department, these directors create and implement a risk-based audit plan for a company. They'll work with management to figure out the best ways to monitor potential risks, how often the firm should be audited, and how to interpret the findings.

Why it's great: Auditing directors have the ability to influence real change. "There are few people in any organization that have that same level of access to management and the decision-making process," says internal audit manager Seth Peterson.

Quality of life ratings: 
Personal satisfaction: A | Benefit to society: B | Telecommuting: B | Low stress: B

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