Director, Audit Quality & Practice — Remote

Nationwide; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company, seeks a Director of Internal Audit Policy and Practices to lead the Office of Internal Audit’s quality assurance, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role partners with executive leadership to advance standards and drive innovation while guiding a team of 2–4 associates.

The position requires extensive experience in audit/risk management and preferred CIA/CPA/CISA/CFE/PMP certifications, with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in internal audit or risk management with knowledge of audit practices.
• Prefer certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, or PMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program with testing, reporting, and training.
• Drive audit performance and continuous improvement using data analytics, AI, and audit technology.
• Provide risk insights to support audit planning and annual risk assessment.
• Lead complex quality assurance engagements from planning through reporting with strong risk assessment.
• Partner with CIO/CAE, ERM, Compliance, Controllership and other stakeholders as trusted advisor.
• Lead strategic initiatives aligned with evolving professional standards and regulatory expectations.
• Develop communications for senior leaders and mentor IA associates.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Quality programs

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company, seeks a Director of Internal Audit Policy and Practices to lead the Office of Internal Audit’s quality assurance, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role partners with executive leadership to advance standards and drive innovation while guiding a team of 2–4 associates.

The position requires extensive experience in audit/risk management and preferred CIA/CPA/CISA/CFE/PMP certifications, with a mix of in-office and remote work.