Director, Internal Audit & Assurance

Fortegra; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortegra seeks a Director, Internal Audit & Assurance to lead Fortegra’s annual internal audit plan across US and EU operations. You will manage engagements from scoping through reporting, lead SOX activities, and coach a team of auditors. This role interfaces with Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders.

You will serve as day-to-day contact for external auditors and support fraud and enterprise risk assessments, while ensuring timely remediation of findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of audit, risk, or controls experience, including 3+ years in people leadership.
• Insurance industry experience (including audit or consulting work for insurers).
• Deep expertise in SOX, COSO, and Global Internal Audit Standards, with a strong grasp of information systems and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to identify control gaps and drive practical improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the risk-based annual audit plan for US and EU operations.
• Lead SOX scoping, testing, and deficiency evaluation.
• Oversee fieldwork, testing, documentation, and quality reviews.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management.
• Coach and mentor audit staff and build high-performing team.
• Interface with external auditors and respond to inquiries.
• Track management action plans and remediation.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders.
• Support annual fraud and enterprise risk assessments.
• Oversee testing of Board policies for EU entities.
• Prepare materials for Audit Committee meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of internal audit standards.

Skills

Audit leadership

SOX expertise

COSO

Communication skills

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite

OBIEE/OAC

Oracle Apex

Blackline

Job description

Location: JacksonvilleReports to: SVP, Head of Financial Transformation & Assurance|Travel: 20-30%, including occasional international travel to EU entities

About the role

The Director, Internal Audit & Assurance leads the execution of Fortegra’s annual internal audit plan across US and EU operations. You will manage audit engagements from scoping through reporting, lead SOX activities, and serve as a day-to-day point of contact for DB Insurance Co., our parent company. You will coach a team of auditors while remaining close enough to the work to review it with technical depth.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute the risk-based annual audit plan, covering financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes, including SOX, MGAs/TPAs, and IFRS.
• Develop audit scopes and risk-based programs, and oversee fieldwork, testing, and documentation.
• Review work prepared by others for accuracy, sufficiency of evidence, and adherence to Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit reports and present results and recommendations to management.
• Evaluate internal control documentation and processes and recommend practical improvements.
• Lead SOX scoping, testing, and deficiency evaluation for US and EU entities.
• Act as lead contact for external auditor inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Support annual fraud and enterprise risk assessments.
• Track management action plans and follow up on remediation.
• Oversee testing of Board of Directors policies for EU entities.
• Prepare materials for Audit Committee meetings and respond to ad-hoc requests.
• Coach, mentor, and give constructive feedback to audit staff.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders at all levels of the organization.

What you bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of audit, risk, or controls experience, including 3+ years in people leadership.
• Insurance industry experience (including audit or consulting work for insurers).
• Deep expertise in SOX, COSO, and Global Internal Audit Standards, with a strong grasp of information systems and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to identify control gaps and drive practical improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Preferred

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE.
• Familiarity with IFRS, COBIT, and IT general controls.
• Experience with Oracle applications (E-Business Suite, OBIEE/OAC, Apex) and Blackline.
• Experience auditing MGAs/TPAs or multi-line, geographically diverse organizations.
• Data analytics experience.

What sets you up to succeed

• Exercises independent judgment and takes initiative with limited direction.
• Manages competing priorities across multiple entities and time zones.
• Handles confidential information with discretion.
• Coaches others and builds a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Stays current through professional organizations and continuing education.

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