Director, Internal Audit & Assurance

The Director, Internal Audit & Assurance leads the execution of Fortegra’s annual internal audit plan across US and EU operations. You will manage audit engagements from scoping through reporting, lead SOX activities, and serve as a day-to-day point of contact for DB Insurance Co., our parent company. You will coach a team of auditors while remaining close enough to the work to review it with technical depth.

• Develop and execute the risk-based annual audit plan, covering financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes, including SOX, MGAs/TPAs, and IFRS.

• Develop audit scopes and risk-based programs, and oversee fieldwork, testing, and documentation.

• Review work prepared by others for accuracy, sufficiency of evidence, and adherence to Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Prepare clear, well-supported audit reports and present results and recommendations to management.

• Evaluate internal control documentation and processes and recommend practical improvements.

• Lead SOX scoping, testing, and deficiency evaluation for US and EU entities.

• Act as lead contact for external auditor inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

• Support annual fraud and enterprise risk assessments.

• Track management action plans and follow up on remediation.

• Oversee testing of Board of Directors policies for EU entities.

• Prepare materials for Audit Committee meetings and respond to ad-hoc requests.

• Coach, mentor, and give constructive feedback to audit staff.

• Build strong relationships with Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders at all levels of the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.

• 10+ years of audit, risk, or controls experience, including 3+ years in people leadership.

• Insurance industry experience (including audit or consulting work for insurers).

• Deep expertise in SOX, COSO, and Global Internal Audit Standards, with a strong grasp of information systems and financial reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to identify control gaps and drive practical improvements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with all levels of the organization.

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE.

• Familiarity with IFRS, COBIT, and IT general controls.

• Experience with Oracle applications (E-Business Suite, OBIEE/OAC, Apex) and Blackline.

• Experience auditing MGAs/TPAs or multi-line, geographically diverse organizations.

• Data analytics experience.

• Exercises independent judgment and takes initiative with limited direction.

• Manages competing priorities across multiple entities and time zones.

• Handles confidential information with discretion.

• Coaches others and builds a collaborative, high-performing team.

• Stays current through professional organizations and continuing education.