Director of Internal Audit

• Shape and lead Central's internal audit function and strategy
• Establish and evolve the enterprise internal audit strategy aligned with organizational priorities and risk landscape
• Design and govern a third-party audit delivery model
• Provide strategic oversight of external audit partners and audit activities
• Act as primary liaison to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
• Own performance management and relationship strategy for audit providers
• Define audit scope, deliverables, and outcomes and hold the team accountable
• Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan
• Oversee the end-to-end audit lifecycle, including planning, execution, reporting, and issue validation
• Evaluate audit outputs for actionable insights aligned with enterprise risk priorities
• Advise executive leadership on emerging risks, control effectiveness, governance maturity, control design, risk mitigation, and operational effectiveness
• Partner with Executive Leadership, Legal, Compliance, IT, and Risk Management
• Maintain the internal audit charter, methodologies, and quality standards
• Ensure adherence to professional auditing standards and regulatory requirements, including Model Audit Rule
• Oversee the quality assurance and improvement program
• Coordinate audit activities across external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Champion data-, automation-, and externally informed audit improvements
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to promote continuous improvement

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field and 6 years of internal audit and/or public accounting experience, or bachelor's degree in a related field and 8 years of experience, or 10 years of internal audit and/or public accounting experience
• P&C or E&S insurance industry experience
• Expert knowledge of auditing practices
• Ability to evaluate and improve risk management, controls, and governance across the audit lifecycle
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced project management skills, including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively at senior organizational levels
• Ability to lead company-wide initiatives across multiple teams and organizations
• Advanced business acumen and technical knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of applications and technologies
• Good understanding of Central Insurance policies and processes
• Preferred certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA
• Preferred extensive audit experience, internal audit strategy development experience, and understanding of internal audit best practices

Demonstrates expertise in internal audit strategy development, risk management, and governance, with a strong focus on compliance with professional auditing standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate effectively with senior leadership while driving continuous improvement in audit practices.

• Internal Audit Strategy Development
• Risk Management
• Auditing Practices
• Project Management
• Communication Skills

• Internal Audit
• Risk Evaluation
• Governance
• Audit Lifecycle Management
• Data Analysis
• Performance Management
• Quality Assurance
• Audit Deliverables
• Regulatory Compliance
• Audit Methodologies

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Negotiation Skills
• Leadership
• Collaboration

• CPA
• CIA
• CISA

• P&C Insurance
• E&S Insurance
• Model Audit Rule
• Central Insurance Policies
• Audit Best Practices

• Audit Software
• Data Analytics Tools
• Project Management Tools
• Compliance Management Systems