Head of Internal Audit

Head of Internal Audit
Remote or Hybrid | Based in St. Petersburg, FL
Reports to: CFO and Audit Committee Chair

About Us

Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ: SGC) is a long-standing leader in branded uniform programs, promotional products, and business solutions. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, we have over a century of experience in quality, service, and innovation.

The Opportunity

Superior Group of Companies (SGC) is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Internal Audit to oversee the company's internal audit and SOX compliance activities across financial, operational, compliance, and IT audit areas.

This role is ideal for an experienced public company audit leader who will directly manage a co-sourced audit provider to maintain the Company's strong internal control environment and identify opportunities for internal control efficiencies and modernization.

This leader will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, helping maintain strong governance, support continued SOX effectiveness, and identify opportunities to create efficiencies within the audit and controls process.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the company's internal audit strategy, enterprise risk assessment, and annual audit plan
• Partner closely with finance/accounting leadership, external auditors, and cross-functional business leaders to support an effective and efficient SOX environment
• Manage and direct the company's co-sourced internal audit provider
• Maintain and enhance the company's strong SOX compliance program, including oversight of control documentation, testing, and remediation activities
  Present audit findings, risk themes, and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and strengthen internal controls while maintaining a practical, business-focused approach
  Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and operationally minded audit leader who brings strong public company SOX experience, executive presence, and the ability to operate effectively within a lean public company environment.

This person should be comfortable serving as a hands-on leader and strategic advisor while partnering closely with outsourced audit providers, Finance leadership, and business teams to maintain and continuously improve an already stable control environment.


Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required
• 12+ years of progressive audit, accounting, or risk management experience
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience
• Public company SOX leadership experience required
• Big 4 or large public accounting firm background strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and COSO frameworks
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills

Why Join SGC?

• Executive-level visibility and partnership with senior leadership
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide risk and governance strategy
• Collaborative and growth-focused culture
• Remote flexibility
• Public company environment with broad operational exposure

Superior Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace environment.

Benefits Package Includes:
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, disability, paid maternity/paternity leave, FSA, and more.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.