VP of Internal Audit

Slide Insurance • Tampa, FL

13d

About The Position

At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required, advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in a publicly traded environment, with deep knowledge of SOX, ICFR, and public company audit requirements; P&C insurance experience preferred.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or similar professional certification.
• Strong understanding of insurance operations and regulatory environments.
• Proven experience working with Boards and Audit Committees.
• Familiarity with Florida insurance regulations and multistate operations.
• Proven track record of auditing core insurance systems (i.e. Duck Creek, Guidewire, etc)
• Strong financial, analytical, and organizational skills, with expertise in problem-solving, process improvement, change management, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus among senior leadership, regulators, and diverse stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with customer and business needs.
• Ability to lead through influence in a dynamic regulatory and market environment.
• Expert user of MSO/365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Desire to live Slide’s Core Values.

Nice To Haves

• P&C insurance experience preferred.
• advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with enterprise risks, regulatory expectations, and Audit Committee priorities.
• Lead the internal audit function with independence and objectivity.
• Establish audit standards, methodologies, and quality assurance practices consistent with established standards.
• Ensure appropriate audit coverage across financial, operational, regulatory, technology, and cybersecurity risks.
• Oversee the company’s SOX internal control testing program in coordination with management and external auditors.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Report control deficiencies, material weaknesses, and remediation status to the Audit Committee.
• Advise management on control improvements and process enhancements.
• Lead audits of underwriting, claims, reinsurance, actuarial, and policy administration processes.
• Assess compliance with state insurance regulations, including Florida-specific requirements.
• Support regulatory examinations and respond to audit-related inquiries from regulators.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting audit scope and risk assessment.
• Oversee audits of IT general controls, cybersecurity, data privacy, and third-party/vendor risk management.
• Coordinate with Information Security, ERM, and Compliance teams.
• Ensure audit coverage of core insurance systems and financial platforms.
• Provide regular reporting to the Audit Committee on audit results, risk themes, and control issues.
• Escalate significant risks, control gaps, and governance concerns promptly.
• Support Audit Committee education and deep dives on emerging risk areas.
• Serve as an advisor to management on risk, control, and governance matters.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and risk reduction.
• Promote a strong control and ethics culture across the organization.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing internal audit team.
• Provide leadership to employees and regularly conduct effective and timely structured Progress & Growth Structured Dialogue sessions.
• Promote a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology! Slide offers many opportunities to collaborate and innovate across the company and departments, as well as get to know other Sliders. From coffee chats, to clubs, to social events - we plan it, so all Sliders feel included and Enjoy their Journey.
• Benefits - Created using Slider feedback, Slide offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health...Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional. A Lifestyle Spending Account is set up for each Slider and Slide contributes to it monthly for use on any benefit that individually suits you - Health Your Way!
• 2023, 2024 & 2025 BEST PLACE TO WORK - Tampa Bay Business Journal
• 2024 & 2025 TOP WORKPLACE - Tampa Bay Times (Local) &
• 2024 TOP WORKPLACE - USA Today (National)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees