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Senior Director, Internal Audit

Acrisure

MI | CHICAGO, IL | ATLANTA, US$200k – $295konsite

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Job Description About Acrisure :  

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing   cutting-edge   technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more .    

In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost   $5 billion   and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.      

Position Overview :  

This is a high-visibility role   that reports to the Group’s Global Chief Audit Executive (CAE)   that is critical to supporting senior management and the Audit Committee with independent and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. You will   operate   with relentless curiosity and transact in the details to develop breadth and depth of knowledge across processes, risks, and controls, aligning Internal Audit engagements at the intersection of risk, opportunities, strategic priorities, and transformation. In guiding integrated teams through concurrent audit engagements, you will   also   oversee co-sourced directors, managers, associates, and specialists .  

You will drive audit quality through expert judgment and decision-making on engagement   objectives , scope, testing, technology enablement, and issue resolution. This   role requires continuous, transparent communication with senior leadership and stakeholders to influence risk-informed decisions, accountability for audit findings, and cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, change leadership, domain   expertise , tech/AI   know-how , and a business-enablement mindset to deliver best-in-class audit services, trusted   partnership   and strategic advice .  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Establish credibility and trust with senior management and audit stakeholders, providing assurance, advice, insight, and foresight to strengthen control processes, decision-making, and ability to achieve objectives  

• Leverage industry leading practices, trends, emerging and top risk insights; strategic priorities; data analysis; internal risk and control environment indicators; and stakeholder input to   proactively   inform the   CAE on   audit universe   risk assessment,   updates to annual plan , and   ongoing   functional strategy   in alignment with organizational goals and objectives  

• Serve as a "go-to" strategic resource for leadership when requesting Internal Audit assurance or advisory services to inform decision-making related to new business challenges, program design or implementation, emerging risks, control optimization, or strategic opportunities.  

• Own the identification, prioritization, and risk-based scoping of audit engagements  

• Provide   early insight   on   execution   risk   as new products, strategies, technology, models, and   when   organizational changes are introduced  

• Design and execute strategic projects with minimal direction, including defining related   objectives   and key results  

• Develop, manage, and generate return from AI and agentic capabilities that deepen coverage, improve signal quality, and proactively surface emerging issues  

• Collaborate with peers across the business,   risk   and compliance functions to support alignment in shared frameworks, processes, tools, and data  

• Stay abreast of regulatory changes, industry trends, competitive and risk landscape, and leading audit practices  

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with multinational companies and/or public accounting  

• Experience with global company operations that   operate   under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act   

• S trong knowledge of insurance industry or financial services industry and regulations  

• Excellent leadership and team management skills  

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail  

• 10 - 15+ experience, with a focus   in   Internal Audit or Management Advisory   

• CIA, CFE, CPA and/or CISA preferred   

• B.A./B.S. Degree in Business accounting,   finance   or equivalent  

• Strong “people first” interest  

• Advanced   understanding of internal controls and experience in applying them to plan, perform,   manage   and report on the evaluation of various business processes, areas, and functions.  

• At least   7   years of leadership experience in managing audit teams and complex audit projects  

• Extensive knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors Standard s  

Pay Details:

The base compensation range for this position is $200,000 - $295,000. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity. Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.   Why Join Us: At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.   Employee Benefits We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including: • Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision i

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