VP Internal Audit

Position Overview

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. With 33,000 colleagues worldwide, Sedgwick supports people facing the unexpected while offering a caring culture, work-life balance, and limitless opportunities for growth. Recognized by Newsweek, Fortune and as a Great Place to Work®, Sedgwick values excellence and inclusivity. The role of VP Internal Audit is responsible for ensuring the global plan for financial, technological, and operational risk coverage. This position works closely with business and country leaders to determine when and where audit resources are needed.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Ensure that all financial, technological, and operational risks are properly assessed and audited through collaboration with senior management and compliance functions globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and completion of operational, IT, and financial audit activities to address high-risk areas.
• Analyze risks and determine the most appropriate approaches to address them.
• Evaluate and implement effective methods to expand the scope of audit reviews and enhance company controls compliance.
• Implement and manage a SOX program to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee audit project supervisory reviews and maintain a robust, quality assessment review program aligned with accepted standards.
• Evaluate client requirements and secure senior management agreement for conducting external assessments.
• Partner with procurement to manage costs, create efficiencies, and monitor budget requirements.
• Collaborate with executive management and industry experts to continuously enhance enterprise risk evaluations.
• Prepare reports and updates for senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Provide external auditors with staff augmentation for financial statement audit testing.
• Direct company-wide enterprise risk assessments to ensure inclusion of high-risk business projects.
• Clearly present risks and mitigation strategies to management and ensure timely follow-up on control implementations.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions for Client Service Directors and Operations.
• Monitor emerging legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments and provide practical compliance guidance.
• Develop communications and present compliance progress to committees, executive management, and the board.
• Support RFP responses and participate in contract negotiations regarding internal controls and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with governance functions to investigate violations of Sedgwick's code of conduct and ensure necessary remediation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and travel as required.
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to promote maximum team performance, including hiring and performance development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; major in accounting or technology strongly preferred.
• Professional certification required (CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent).
• At least 10 years of auditing, accounting, or operations experience with management responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent understanding of internal control concepts, internal audit practices (IPPF framework), and accounting procedures.
• Strong ability to assess technology risks, manage large data repositories, and conduct enterprise risk evaluations.
• Exceptional oral and written communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to produce comprehensive, accurate reports.
• A proven track record in meeting performance competencies and working effectively in team environments.

Benefits & Perks

• Be part of a caring culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Opportunities for meaningful career growth and unlimited achievements.
• Recognition from top industry awards including Newsweek, Fortune, and Great Place to Work®.
• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every unique skill is valued.