Director, Global Audit

How you’ll make an impact

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.

• 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 disciplines preferred
• CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA or other applicable certifications
• Project management experience and ability to apply auditing protocols, lead groups of people, and effect change in a matrix organization by influencing stakeholders
• Experience applying data analytics and/or application of Artificial Intelligence to the planning, execution, and reporting audit phases, and developing continuous monitoring capabilities

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of…