Director of Internal Audit

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly credentialed Director of Internal Audit to lead independent assurance and advisory functions across a diversified enterprise — including not-for-profit, property & casualty insurance, healthcare, and public event operations. This is a senior leadership role with direct exposure to the Board Audit Committee and meaningful organizational independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison to the Board Audit Committee — prepare audit plans, reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Maintain independence and objectivity consistent with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Provide periodic assurance on effectiveness of internal controls, regulatory compliance, fraud risk, and emerging issues.
• Escalate significant findings, control failures, or governance concerns directly to the Audit Committee as appropriate.
• Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan covering P&C insurance, health insurance, nonprofit, and entertainment/venue operations.
• Ensure coverage reflects regulatory, financial reporting, operational, technology, and cybersecurity risks.
• Periodically reassess audit priorities based on business strategy, regulatory changes, or evolving risk profile.
• Evaluate compliance with state insurance laws, regulatory exams, rate/form filings, producer regulations, and underwriting controls.
• Coordinate with regulatory exams and external auditors to avoid duplication and ensure efficient coverage.
• Assess controls related to solvency, reserving, reinsurance, claims operations, investment, and banking management.
• Assess governance, internal controls, and financial stewardship for nonprofit entities.
• Evaluate compliance with tax-exempt purposes, conflict-of-interest management, restricted fund usage, and grant compliance.
• Evaluate separation of activities among nonprofit, insurance, and for-profit operations.
• Partner with the CRO to align audit activities with the ERM framework while preserving audit independence.
• Provide independent challenge and assurance over risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
• Oversee financial, operational, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity audits.
• Ensure audit work is appropriately documented, defensible, and retained per professional standards.
• Issue clear, actionable audit reports with prioritized findings, management responses, and remediation timelines.
• Monitor and report remediation status of audit findings to the Audit Committee.
• Build, lead, and develop internal audit staff — this role carries direct supervisory responsibility for at least one direct report.
• Manage co-sourced audit relationships, the internal audit budget, and external audit resources.
• Promote continuous improvement, staff development, and professional education within the audit function.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of progressive audit experience with significant exposure to:
• Insurance operations or financial services
• Risk-based auditing
• Demonstrated experience working directly with boards or audit committees.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

• CPA - Certified Public Accountant
• CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
• CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Deep understanding of insurance and financial services regulatory environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in diversified and complex organizational structures.
• Strong judgment, integrity, and professional skepticism.
• Executive-level communication skills, including ability to present to boards and senior leadership.
• Ability to balance independence with collaborative engagement across the enterprise.
• High ethical standards and unwavering commitment to objectivity and confidentiality.
• Passion for developing audit talent and building a high-performing, motivated team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• HSA and FSA options available
• Wellness incentives
• Orthodontic coverage
• PTO & Time Off
• Retirement
• Other Benefits
• Employee discounts
• Business casual dress code

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience in audit leadership, regulatory environments, and board-level engagement. Applications should highlight experience managing direct reports and leading audit teams in complex, diversified organizations.