Director, Internal Audit & Assurance Location: Jacksonville Reports to: SVP, Head of Financial Transformation & Assurance| Travel: 20-30%, including occasional international travel to EU entities 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.