Global Internal Audit Director – SOX & Assurance (20-30% Travel)

Fortegra-2; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortegra is seeking a Director of Internal Audit & Assurance to lead the annual audit plan across US and EU operations. You will manage engagements from scoping to reporting, drive SOX activities, and serve as the main contact for the parent company.

You will coach a team of auditors and stay hands-on to review work with technical depth. You will build relationships with Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders across the organization while traveling 20–30%, including occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of audit, risk, or controls experience, incl. 3+ years in people leadership.
• Insurance industry experience (including audit or consulting for insurers).
• Deep expertise in SOX, COSO, and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Strong ability to identify control gaps and drive improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the risk-based annual audit plan across US and EU operations.
• Lead SOX scoping, testing, and deficiency evaluation for US and EU entities.
• Review work for accuracy and evidence sufficiency, ensure adherence to standards.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management.
• Coach auditors and build a high-performing team across time zones.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and coordinate responses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Audit testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle EBS

OBIEE/OAC

Apex

Blackline

Job description

Fortegra is seeking a Director of Internal Audit & Assurance to lead the annual audit plan across US and EU operations. You will manage engagements from scoping to reporting, drive SOX activities, and serve as the main contact for the parent company.

You will coach a team of auditors and stay hands-on to review work with technical depth. You will build relationships with Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders across the organization while traveling 20–30%, including occasional