VP, Audit Director
About The Position
Sompo has a unique opportunity for a VP, Audit Director, to join our North America Internal Audit team. The VP, Audit Director is the assurance leader responsible for the oversight, execution, and continuous evolution of Internal Audit coverage across the North America Insurance business, aligned with Sompo International’s global Internal Audit strategy, standards, and methodology. This role plays a critical leadership position within the Internal Audit function, with accountability for risk assessment, audit planning, execution quality, stakeholder engagement, and Audit Committee reporting across U.S.-based insurance operations. The Audit Director partners closely with business leadership, risk and compliance functions, and global Internal Audit peers to deliver risk-based, forward-looking assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls. This role is instrumental in ensuring Internal Audit remains independent, value-added, and aligned to strategic priorities, particularly in a dynamic regulatory, operational, and integration-driven environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
- 15+ years of Internal / External Audit experience, including leadership roles within complex, regulated organizations.
- Insurance or financial services experience required; Property & Casualty experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working in large, matrixed, multi-entity environments.
- Strong background in risk-based auditing, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
- Experience interacting with senior executives and Audit Committees.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear executive-level messaging.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a leader within Internal Audit with responsibility for audit oversight across the North America Insurance business.
- Lead the development, execution, and ongoing monitoring of risk-based audit plans, ensuring coverage is aligned to enterprise risks, regulatory expectations, and business priorities.
- Oversee audit execution to ensure consistent application of Sompo International Internal Audit methodology, professional standards, and quality expectations.
- Review and challenge audit scopes, workpapers, and reports to ensure clarity, rigor, and actionable insights.
- Provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance structures, risk management practices, and internal controls.
- Maintain strong alignment with SOX and broader regulatory expectations relevant to U.S. insurance operations.
- Monitor thematic risks, emerging issues, and control trends, escalating insights to the CAE and senior leadership as appropriate.
- Oversee tracking and validation of remediation for audit observations, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Build strong, credible relationships with senior management, control owners, and second-line functions.
- Prepare and present executive-ready Internal Audit materials for senior leadership, management forums, and Audit Committee meetings.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the business while maintaining objectivity, independence, and professional skepticism.
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the North America Internal Audit operating model, including integration activities, methodology enhancements, and coverage optimization.
- Collaborate with global and regional audit leaders to identify common risk themes, develop standardized audit programs, and promote consistency across entities.
- Support data analytics, continuous auditing, and monitoring initiatives in partnership with Professional Practices and technology-enabled audit teams.
- Stay informed of industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging risks impacting the U.S. insurance market.
- Lead, coach, and develop audit professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor audit resource utilization, capacity, and skill needs, providing input into resourcing strategy and budget considerations.
- Support talent development, succession planning, and performance management within the audit team.
Benefits
- Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
- Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
- Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
- Vision benefits
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
- Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
- Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
- Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
