Director, Global Audit

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The Director, Global Audit – Americas will serve as a member of the Gallagher Global Internal Audit team and will report to the Chief Audit Executive – Americas. As a member of the Global Audit Senior Leadership team, you will help shape the function’s strategy, strengthen risk management capabilities, and lead assurance and advisory initiatives across the enterprise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead components of risk assessment program to identify key inherent and residual risks and assess the adequacy of the processes and controls to address such risks
• Support the development and lead the execution of components of the Regional Audit plan providing assurance over prioritized strategic, regulatory, market, operational and financial risks
• Provide input into the Global Audit function organizational design, including the identification of core capability, capacity, and strategic sourcing recommendations
• Own collaborative relationships with executives with the goal of aligning audit priorities to strategic business objectives
• Lead discussions with executive management regarding Global Audit plans, activities, and findings, with a focus on practical, risk-based results
• Provide leadership to multiple audit teams concurrently, reviewing audit scoping, planning, execution, and reporting phase results and timelines in alignment with IIA professional standards
• Oversee remediation verification and ensure timely closure of action plans
• Contribute to the ongoing optimization of Global Audit Policies and Procedures, including alignment with IIA professional standards
• Develop Global Audit strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with Global Audit Policies and Procedures
• Supervise Global Audit managers and provide feedback, coaching, and annual performance evaluations
• Train managers as necessary per Learning and Development curriculum
  • Lead performance rating calibrations for managers and staff
  • Make promotion and/or hiring decisions
  • Develop career pathing for managers and staff and ensure mentoring for high potentials
  • Present to Gallagher committees, Divisions or Corporate functions, as requested
  • Potential to travel domestically and/or internationally (limited, potentially 10-20% travel)

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in finance, accounting or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in public accounting and/or industry, including 5 years supervisory experience.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.).
• Significant staff development/management experience.
• Strong understanding of professional audit standards, COSO and risk assessment practices.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or another relevant field
• 15+ years’ experience in Internal Audit, risk management, public accounting or professional services in a leadership capacity
• A genuine passion for maximizing the value proposition of the 3rd line
• Excellent understanding of internal controls, testing, and reporting requirements and standards
• Familiarity with COSO Risk Management standards and implementation
• Insurance or financial services industry experience
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, and/or Information Systems…