Hybrid Director of Internal Audit en Lemonade

We’re looking for an inspiring, hands-on Director of Internal Audit to lead Lemonade’s internal audit function with rigor, independence, and creativity. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-growth, tech-forward, values-driven environment and who knows how to build a strategic, scalable, and insightful audit program from the inside out.

Reporting functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the CFO, you’ll be responsible for owning and evolving our internal audit program while developing a growing team—encompassing financial controls (SOX 404), operational risks, compliance, and IT governance. This is your opportunity to shape how Lemonade protects and elevates its integrity, culture, and performance at every level.

What you’ll do

• Own, drive and leverage AI to instill automation, speed and efficiency throughout the entire Internal Audit function
  

• Lead the design and execution of Lemonade’s risk-based audit plan, including financial, operational, IT, and compliance audit
  

• Serve as a trusted partner to the Audit Committee, executive leadership, control process owners, and department heads by providing clear, objective, and actionable insights on controls, governance, and risk
  

• Oversee the company’s SOX 404 and NAIC Model Audit Rule compliance programs, ensuring timely walkthroughs, testing, remediation, and reporting

• Take full ownership of Enterprise Risk Management—defining risk appetite, maintaining the risk universe, and weaving quantitative risk metrics into strategy, governance, and audit scoping
  

• Steer Lemonade’s Own Risk & Solvency Assessment (ORSA) end-to-end—calibrating capital‐adequacy models, stress testing forward-looking scenarios, and crafting actionable, Board-ready insights that fuse actuarial rigor with audit intelligence
  

• Build and scale internal audit methodologies and tools—including potential implementation or optimization of Workiva, Workday and other platforms
  

• Proactively identify emerging risks across functions and geographies (Lemonade operates in the US, Israel and Europe), and recommend smart, scalable risk mitigation strategies
  

• Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Security, and Tech teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and risk awareness
  

• Create and deliver concise, executive-ready reporting for senior leadership and the Board Audit Committee
  

• Stay sharp on trends and regulatory changes in public company governance, and champion forward-thinking, values-aligned audit practices
  

What you’ll need

• 8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, and/or compliance, including prior leadership in a public company and/or Big 4 environment, required
  

• 2+ years of people management experience, ideally leading a team of 4+
  

• Deep knowledge of SOX 404, COSO, PCAOB standards, and the NAIC Model Audit Rule
  

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with Audit Committees and external auditors
  

• CPA and/or CIA required; additional certifications (e.g., CISA, CFE) are a plus
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field
  

• Experience with SaaS-based audit platforms like Workiva preferred
  

• Ability to work in our NYC office at least 3 days weekly
  

• ​​Enthusiasm about learning and adapting to rapid AI developments, tools and use cases; a commitment to exploring this field is a fundamental part of our culture

*Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas

Lemonade's US base salary range for this full-time position is $175,000-$212,500 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Speak to your recruiter to hear more about the specific salary range for your preferred location.