Insurance Internal Audit & Risk Director - Flexible Work

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking an Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Director - Insurance to lead insurance-focused internal audits and risk engagements. The role focuses on governance, controls, compliance, and data analytics within P&C, life, health, and related operations.

The candidate will lead engagements, manage teams, and drive SOX and ICFR initiatives while partnering with client executives to improve risk governance and operational efficiency. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree
• Twelve (12) years of experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or consulting
• CPA or CIA designation(s) required

Responsibilities

• Lead insurance-focused internal audit and controls engagements and teams.
• Plan and lead internal audit engagements for insurance organizations across P&C, life and health, reinsurance, and IGAs/TPAs.
• Evaluate process and control design and operating effectiveness across insurance functions.
• Apply a risk-based approach to identify matters, test efficiently, and deliver actionable recommendations, including SOX/ICFR considerations.
• Lead Model Audit Rule 205 readiness, implementation, and ongoing administration including risk scoping and remediation tracking.
• Lead SOX design and implementation or enhancement work with process narratives and control documentation.
• Help clients build sustainable control programs balancing regulatory expectations with operational efficiency.
• Draft audit issues tied to business impact, root cause, and remediation timelines.
• Develop and present results to executive management and audit committees when required.
• Maintain workpaper quality and Baker Tilly methodology in engagements and reviews.
• Coach and develop teams and manage staffing, budgets, and client communications.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Risk advisory

Insurance industry knowledge

SOX/ICFR

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA or CIA designation

4 year degree

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking an Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Director - Insurance to lead insurance-focused internal audits and risk engagements. The role focuses on governance, controls, compliance, and data analytics within P&C, life, health, and related operations.

The candidate will lead engagements, manage teams, and drive SOX and ICFR initiatives while partnering with client executives to improve risk governance and operational efficiency. Travel up to 10% may be required.