Remote Internal Audit Director — SOX/MAR Leader

Skyward Specialty; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

401k

Tuition and certification assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off and holidays

Leave for family bonding

Job summary

Skyward Group seeks an Internal Audit Director to lead a hybrid internal audit function across the Group and its businesses, overseeing SOX and MAR compliance, risk assessment, and strengthening internal controls.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate with external auditors, perform control testing, and guide continuous improvement while communicating findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in public accounting, internal auditing, risk management, and/or compliance; 3+ years leading a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• Full professional qualification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage internal audit activities related to SOX and MAR compliance.
• Develop and maintain an internal audit plan with risk assessment, scope, and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure remediation of issues and control deficiencies.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and facilitate audits.
• Coordinate documentation and support for internal control testing.
• Review external audit findings and ensure action plans are implemented.

Skills

SOX/MAR knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-motivation

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or Finance

CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workiva

Job description

Skyward Group seeks an Internal Audit Director to lead a hybrid internal audit function across the Group and its businesses, overseeing SOX and MAR compliance, risk assessment, and strengthening internal controls.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate with external auditors, perform control testing, and guide continuous improvement while communicating findings to stakeholders.