Senior Information Technology Auditor

Lead Critical Audit Initiatives. Influence Executive Decision-Making. Help Shape the Future. Aspire General Insurance is seeking an experienced Senior Lead IT Auditor to join our growing Internal Audit team. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to executive leadership, IT leadership, external auditors, and key business stakeholders. As Aspire continues to expand, this position offers a unique opportunity to help strengthen and evolve our IT Audit function while leading complex technology risk, compliance, and financial system audit initiatives. The ideal professional brings deep expertise in IT General Controls (ITGC), SOX, and NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR) testing and can immediately contribute as a senior technical leader. Why Join Aspire? Opportunity to help build and shape the future of the IT Audit functionSignificant visibility with executive leadership and external auditorsLead high-profile system implementation and compliance initiativesImmediate impact on critical business and technology projectsCollaborative, people-focused cultureModern New Jersey office with beautiful views and hybrid flexibilityStrong growth potential as Aspire continues to expand What You'll Do: Lead and perform SOX and NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR) IT General Controls (ITGC) audits, including logical access, privileged access, user access reviews, change management, segregation of duties, and system development controls.Conduct annual IT risk assessments and determine regulatory audit scope, including financially significant applications, infrastructure, automated controls, key interfaces, and supporting ITGC dependencies.Lead audits of major system implementations, assessing governance, project risks, issue management, production readiness, and implementation effectiveness.Evaluate control deficiencies, develop findings, assess regulatory impact, review remediation plans, and validate corrective actions.Develop and maintain IT Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), audit programs, and testing procedures.Assess security architecture, role assignments, privileged access, segregation of duties, and least-privilege controls.Evaluate financial system configurations impacting General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), procurement, vendor management, journal processing, period close, financial reporting, and related business processes.Review data migration, conversion controls, integrations, and interface controls to ensure completeness, accuracy, and security.Provide risk and control advisory support throughout major system implementations, including design, testing, cutover, go-live, and post-implementation activities.Perform and document Tests of Design (ToD) and Tests of Operating Effectiveness (ToE).Coordinate with external auditors and third-party audit providers while maintaining high-quality audit documentation.Mentor Internal Audit team members and provide technical guidance on complex technology audits. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in information systems, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.Active CISA certification required.8-10+ years of progressive IT Audit, Technology Risk, SOX, MAR, or related assurance experience.Significant hands-on experience performing IT General Controls (ITGC) audits.Experience leading audit engagements and technical audit teams.Experience auditing major ERP, financial system, or enterprise technology implementations.Strong understanding of SOX, MAR, COSO, risk-based auditing, automated controls, interfaces, segregation of duties, and financially significant systems.Experience assessing technology risks, controls, and determining audit scope for regulatory compliance requirements.Experience partnering with executive leadership, IT leadership, Internal Audit leadership, and external auditors.Strong communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and mentoring skills.Ability to work independently and contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up time. Highly Preferred: Big Four or large public accounting firm experienceProperty & Casualty insurance industry experienceExperience supporting public company controls and compliance readinessExperience with audit analytics and automation toolsCertifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CIA, or CPA Aspire is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Aspire provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices. Applicants requiring accommodation during any stage of the recruitment or hiring process should inform us right away. Aspire complies with all applicable fair chance, ban-the-box, and criminal history consideration laws. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable law and the requirements of the position. The pay range provided for this position represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Compensation for this position will be determined based on job-related qualifications, experience, education, skills, geographic location, and business needs. Aspire reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs as permitted by law.