Independence Pet Holdings · 3 weeks ago
Director of Internal Audit
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIndependence Pet Holdings (IPH) is a corporate holding company managing a diverse portfolio of modern pet health brands and services. The Director of Internal Audit leads the internal audit function, ensuring effective risk management, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory standards while overseeing audit strategies and teams.
Insurance
Hiring Manager
Jeana Schut
Responsibilities
Tailor audit plans to reflect the unique risks and operational complexities of each business unit
Prioritize audits based on enterprise-wide risk assessments
Alignment of enterprise-level strategic and operational risks, enabling a more cohesive and value-driven audit approach
Build strong relationships with leaders across business units to gain buy-in and ensure audit relevance
Present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee
Prepare clear, concise audit reports and presentations
Maintain relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies
Leverage analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks across business units
Implement continuous auditing techniques where feasible
Hire, train, and mentor internal audit staff
Foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability
Ensure adherence to professional standards and best practices
Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies
Support a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) level control environment and insurance regulatory control requirements
Identify and design anti-fraud controls and criteria
Qualification
Required
10+ years, preferably within an insurance organization
10+ years of internal audit experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Previous experience in a matrix environment leading a team
Strong Analytical and critical thinking
Deep understanding of GAAP, COSO, SOX, and internal control frameworks
Ability to manage multiple projects and influence change
Active CPA license
Company
Independence Pet Holdings
Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase