Strategic Director of Internal Audit & Risk (Remote/Hybrid)

Central Insurance; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Insurance seeks a Director of Internal Audit to shape and lead the internal audit function, aligning strategy with enterprise priorities and risk. You will partner with executive leadership and the Audit Committee to provide trusted insights on risk, governance, and controls across the organization.

You will design a scalable audit delivery model, oversee external partners, and drive data-driven insights while ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field plus 6 years of audit experience
• Or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field plus 8 years of audit experience
• Or 10 years of internal audit or public accounting experience
• Experience in Property & Casualty or Excess & Surplus insurance

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead Central's internal audit function, including strategy and risk governance
• Provide independent insights on risk, governance, and internal controls to executives and the Audit Committee
• Design and govern an enterprise audit strategy aligned to priorities and risk landscape
• Oversee external auditors and manage the audit lifecycle from planning to validation
• Advise on control design, risk mitigation, and operational effectiveness
• Champion data-driven audit approaches, automation, and cross-functional partnerships
• Ensure adherence to professional auditing standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk management

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Master's degree in accounting or finance or business

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business

Job description

Central Insurance seeks a Director of Internal Audit to shape and lead the internal audit function, aligning strategy with enterprise priorities and risk. You will partner with executive leadership and the Audit Committee to provide trusted insights on risk, governance, and controls across the organization.

You will design a scalable audit delivery model, oversee external partners, and drive data-driven insights while ensuring compliance with professional standards.