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 lead the company’s internal audit function across financial, operational, compliance, and IT audit activities.
This executive-level leader will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, helping strengthen risk management, internal controls, SOX compliance, and governance processes across a publicly traded organization.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the company’s internal audit strategy, enterprise risk assessment, and annual audit plan
- Oversee SOX compliance, including control documentation, testing, and remediation
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, and external auditors
- Present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee
- Manage and direct the company’s co-sourced internal audit provider
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and mitigate risk
- Support a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a confident and collaborative audit leader who brings strong public company SOX experience, executive presence, and the ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and hands-on problem solver.
They should be comfortable navigating a fast-paced environment, partnering cross-functionally with senior leadership, and influencing business decisions through thoughtful risk management and operational insight.
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.