Senior Lead Auditor

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute operational, financial, compliance, and vendor audits in accordance with the approved annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Develop risk-based audit programs, scope, objectives, and testing procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls (based on IIA Standards and COSO Framework Standards).
• Assess compliance with Company policies, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards applicable to the Property & Casualty insurance industry.
• Evaluate internal controls supporting financial reporting, including activities related to the NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR) and SOX compliance initiatives.
• Perform walkthroughs, interviews, data analysis, and substantive testing to identify control deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, and emerging risks.
• Lead audit fieldwork, coordinate engagement activities, and ensure audits are completed within established timelines and quality standards.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports, including observations, risk assessments, recommendations, and management action plans.
• Present audit results to leadership.
• Monitor management’s remediation efforts and validate the implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate third-party vendor compliance with contractual requirements, service level agreements (SLAs), billing accuracy, and control environments.
• Utilize data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide advisory services on process improvements, and internal control enhancements while maintaining auditor independence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or CFE preferred or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal auditing standards, COSO Internal Control Framework, IIA Standards, NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR), SOX, and applicable insurance regulations.
• Experience 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, or related assurance function.
• Experience leading complex operational, financial, compliance, and vendor audits, preferably within the Property & Casualty insurance industry.
• Demonstrated experience presenting audit results to leadership and managing audit engagements and overseeing remediation activities.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience evaluating financial reporting controls, operational processes, and third-party vendor risk.
• Proficient in audit management software (e.g., TeamMate, AuditBoard) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and report-writing capabilities.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong critical thinking and sound professional judgment when evaluating risks and control effectiveness.
• Ability to lead multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• 401k
• Company Observed Holidays