Director, Internal Audit & Assurance

About the role: 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.

What you’ll do: 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. What you bring Required 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. Preferred 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. What sets you up to succeed 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.