Senior, Internal Controls

Upland Capital Group, Inc. is an AM Best rated “A-” VIII specialty property/casualty insurer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through its wholly owned insurance carrier, Upland Specialty Insurance Company, the company markets, underwrites and services specialty insurance products in select markets to include excess transportation, construction casualty, excess casualty, primary general liability, excess public entity, professional liability errors and omissions as well as excess cyber liability.  

We focus on “old school” underwriting as a craft, add “new school” analytics and technology, and encourage a gritty, growth mindset among people called “we entrepreneurs.”

As an Excess and Surplus (E&S) carrier, we face unique and interesting challenges every day. We are seeking a Senior, Internal Controls to join our team.

Primary Function:

The Senior, Internal Controls is responsible for helping to establish a robust Internal Audit team, including the implementation of an audit software solution, performing the annual internal controls risk assessment, and executing controls testing, including maintaining testing evidence in support of external audit and regulatory requirements.

The role helps ensure risk mitigation through testing of internal controls, supports regulatory and audit readiness, and consults with SOX Director who works with business and technology partners on control design and remediation.

This position is both strategic and operational, acting as a critical liaison between Finance, Risk, Governance, and Compliance functions, and plays a central role in control maturity, policy alignment, and process improvement efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead testing to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, systems, and processes
• Assist with annual financial line-item risk assessments to develop ICFR testing plan
• Collaborate with SOX Compliance and other teams, as applicable
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to support audit objectives
• Prepare high-quality working papers and audit reports in accordance with IIA standards and regulatory and company retention requirements.
• Provide regular reporting to Internal Controls management on the status of internal controls and significant risks or deficiencies
• Consult on potential weaknesses in internal controls and mitigating strategies
• Support regulatory and external audit engagements of internal controls
• Assist in the future stand-up of a formalized internal audit function, including governance documentation, role definition, and audit readiness planning
• Implement Internal Audit software, Workiva
• Oversee the work of consultants or other audit staff

Experience, Education, Special Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA
• Relevant certifications preferred (CIA, CISA, or similar)
• 5+ years of audit experience in public accounting or relevant industry
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and SOX requirements
• Excellent analytical, communication, and time-management skills
• Familiarity with financial reporting requirements, process mapping, and ITGC assessments
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead risk assessments, control testing, and audit readiness

Disclosures:

Pay Estimate: $110,000 - $130,000/year

Other compensation: annual incentive program

Benefits: health insurance including FSA and HSA options and free access to Teladoc, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, parental leave, responsible time off (unlimited vacation days without an accrual system), paid sick time as required by law, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.

Anticipated close date: 2/20/2026