Director Internal Audit

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.

We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. 

Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), a subsidiary of IPH, has over 50 years of underwriting experience and a history of innovation in the pet insurance industry. IAIC has built a reputation as a trusted and dependable partner. We are a pet-focused underwriter with deep insurance industry experience, offering a product with proven consumer appeal. 

Job Summary:

The Director of Internal Audit leads the organization’s internal audit function, ensuring effective risk management, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves developing and executing audit strategies, overseeing audit teams, and reporting findings to senior leadership and the audit committee. The director plays a key role in identifying operational inefficiencies, financial risks, and opportunities for improvement. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and deep knowledge of auditing standards and frameworks. 

Job Location: Hybrid– New York 

Main Responsibilities:

Audit Strategy & Planning 

• Tailor audit plans to reflect the unique risks and operational complexities of each business unit 
• Prioritize audits based on enterprise-wide risk assessments 
• Alignment of enterprise-level strategic and operational risks, enabling a more cohesive and value-driven audit approach. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence 

• Build strong relationships with leaders across business units to gain buy-in and ensure audit relevance. 
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee. 
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and presentations. 
• Maintain relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies. 

Date-Drive Insights & Continuous Monitoring 

• Leverage analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks across business units. 
• Implement continuous auditing techniques where feasible. 

Leadership & Team Management 

• Hire, train, and mentor internal audit staff. 
• Foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability. 
• Ensure adherence to professional standards and best practices. 

Compliance & Risk Oversight 

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies. 
• Support a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) level control environment and insurance regulatory control requirements. 
• Identify and design anti-fraud controls and criteria. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years, preferably within an insurance organization 
• 10+ years of internal audit experience 
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field 
• Previous experience in a matrix environment leading a team 
• Strong Analytical and critical thinking 
• Deep understanding of GAAP, COSO, SOX, and internal control frameworks 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and influence change 

• Active Cpa License

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All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)