Global Internal Audit & Assurance Director (SOX, IT)

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

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.