Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Director - Insurance

Job Description:
Responsibilities

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?

Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the areas of risk and advisory?

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Director - Insurance! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.

As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

Does this describe you?

• You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as a comprehensive risk professional in the areas of compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, internal controls, and data analytics.
• You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

• Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business processes and systems.
• Lead insurance focused internal audit and controls engagements and teams
• Plan and lead internal audit engagements for insurance organizations across P&C, life and health, reinsurance, and insurance adjacent operations such as MGAs and TPAs.
• Evaluate process and control design and operating effectiveness across common insurance functions
• Apply a risk-based approach to identify what matters, test efficiently, and deliver clear and practical recommendation, while supporting Model Audit Rule and SOX programs
• Lead Model Audit Rule 205 readiness, implementation, and ongoing administration, including risk and control scoping, documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation tracking
• Lead SOX design and implementation or enhancement work, including process narratives and flows, control design, testing, and coordination with external audit
• Help clients build sustainable control programs that balance regulatory expectations with operational efficiency
• Draft clear audit issues that tie to business impact, root cause, and realistic remediation
• Develop and present results to executive management and audit committees when required
• Maintain strong workpaper quality and documentation discipline consistent with internal audit standards and Baker Tilly methodology
• Manage engagements and develop yourself and our people
• Own engagement management, including scope, budget, staffing, timelines, and client communications.
• Coach and develop managers, seniors, and associates through review, feedback, and hands on guidance.
• Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 4 year degree
• Twelve (12) years of experience
• CPA or CIA designation(s) required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
• 12+ years of experience in public accounting, consulting, or insurance organization required
• Experience leading internal audit engagements and developing and growing client relationships in a public accounting or consulting firm preferred
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following required:
  • Internal audit planning, execution, and reporting
  • Model Audit Rule 205 or comparable insurance ICFR frameworks
  • SOX implementation or ongoing compliance
  • Process, controls, and governance improvement
• Insurance industry experience required. Experience in more than one of property & casualty, life & annuity, or health payers preferred
• CPA or CIA designation(s) required
• Flexibility to travel to various client sites, overnight as needed up to 10%
• Proactive communication (both written and verbal)
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills
• Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills preferred

The pay rate range for this job position is $140,300 to $323,740 . Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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