Director, Internal Audit & Assurance

Fortegra•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Director, Internal Audit & Assurance leads execution of Fortegra’s annual internal audit plan across US and EU operations. The role manages audit engagements from scoping through reporting, leads SOX activities, and serves as the day-to-day point of contact for DB Insurance Co., Fortegra’s parent company. The Director coaches a team of auditors while maintaining sufficient involvement to review work with technical depth. The position is based in Jacksonville and requires 20–30% travel, including occasional international travel to EU entities.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a 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 and ensure timely, 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.