Director, Internal Audit

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Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR3592
** About the Role
** We are seeking an experienced and strategic
** Director, Internal Audit
** to establish and lead our first internal audit function. As the inaugural leader of this area, you will design and implement the internal audit framework, policies, and practices to ensure effective governance, risk management, and compliance across the organization. This is a highly visible role that will work closely with executive leadership to provide independent assurance and valuable insights into our operations, controls, and processes.

** Key Responsibilities**
* ** Internal Audit Function Development**  + Establish and lead the internal audit function, including developing its charter, methodology, and roadmap in partnership with VP, Corporate Controller and CFO  + Define and implement internal audit policies, procedures, and standards aligned with best practices.  + Build a scalable audit plan that evolves with organizational needs.
* ** Audit Planning & Execution**  + Conduct risk assessments to develop a risk-based annual audit plan.  + Plan, lead, and execute operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits.  + Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and compliance gaps; recommend practical solutions.  + Monitor remediation efforts and track progress on management action plans.
* ** Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Planning and Execution**  + Lead the company’s SOX compliance program, including annual risk assessments, scoping, control design, testing, and remediation under the COSO framework.  + Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure compliance with SOX Section 404.  + Partner with IT and business process owners to assess and monitor IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls relevant to SOX.  

+ Coordinate and facilitate SOX walkthroughs, testing, and documentation with external auditors and internal stakeholders.  + Identify, evaluate, and report on control deficiencies; oversee and track remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution.  + Provide SOX training and guidance to control owners and key stakeholders.  + Prepare and present SOX compliance reports to executive leadership.  + Stay current on SEC, PCAOB, and industry best practices to continuously enhance the SOX program.  

+ Drive continuous improvement and automation of controls across key business cycles.
* ** Team Leadership & Collaboration**  + Build and manage a small but high-performing audit team, with potential for function growth as needed.  + Manage relationships with external auditors and consultants to leverage resources effectively.  + Foster cross-functional collaboration with Finance, IT, Legal, HR, and Operations.
** Qualifications**
* ** Education & Certifications**  + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required.  + CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred.  + Advanced degree a plus.
* ** Experience**  + 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or related field.  + Prior experience establishing or significantly expanding an internal audit function strongly preferred.  + Strong knowledge of SOX (if applicable), GAAP, risk management frameworks, and internal control standards.  + Experience managing audits in mid- to large-sized organizations (5,000+ employees a plus).  + Demonstrated ability to work effectively with executive leadership..
* ** Skills & Competencies**  + Strong business acumen and ability to balance compliance needs with operational realities.  + Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.  + Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.  + Proven leadership and team-building skills.  + High integrity, independence, and professional judgment.
** About Integrity
**** Integrity
* * is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to…