Corporate Internal Audit Manager

Overview

Remote role with a Monday–Friday schedule (8am–5pm). This position manages the development and execution of a comprehensive annual audit plan (corporate and club, insurance, or IT) using risk assessments, corporate goals and objectives, regulatory requirements, Audit Committee fiduciary needs, and professional auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal audits to support a strong corporate control environment and identify opportunities for improvement across a diverse product portfolio and multi-state organization.
• Assign, oversee, and provide hands-on support to ensure audit work complies with professional standards, internal policies, and the internal audit methodology.
• Perform audits as needed.
• Review work-papers to ensure audit findings are adequately supported and documented.
• Direct and review preparation of well-written audit findings, reports, and recommendations.
• Present or participate in presenting audit reports and recommendations to all levels of management.
• Execute special projects or consultative reviews to support management requests.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors, including coordinating and overseeing timely completion of external audit work.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with IT and corporate management.
• Promote organizational confidence in the value, integrity, and credibility of Internal Audit.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates to the audit plan status report and weekly time tracking.
• Assess staff performance and provide timely feedback and formal evaluations.
• Provide guidance, training, mentoring, and motivation to develop team members.
• Address staff performance issues through coaching and counseling.
• Interview and recommend the hiring of audit personnel.
• Participate in or oversee team member participation in corporate projects to help ensure proper controls are built into new programs, procedures, or systems.
• Suggest continuous improvements to the internal audit methodology.
• Monitor the effectiveness of audit and control processes, programs, and procedures; recommend changes to ensure adequate controls and sufficient attention to regulatory or operational issues.
• Define objectives and assess risks to develop and update audit programs.
• Lead staff responsible for testing and evaluating the effectiveness of current controls and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Guide coordinated and individual efforts to ensure audit goals are achieved.
• Promote a strong corporate control environment by partnering with management to increase awareness of business risks and control concepts; present and/or participate in communicating reports and recommendations to all levels of management and monitor progress against goals.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations, methods, and tools as they relate to internal audits.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of a professional staff of auditors.

Qualifications

Required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• CIA or CISA will be required to be obtained within 18 months of hire, if the candidate does not possess one of these certifications (study materials and testing supported in accordance with employer policies).

Experience

• Minimum five years of internal audit experience, including developing internal audit programs.
• Developing and conducting internal and/or external financial and operational audits.
• Developing and evaluating audit findings and recommendations.
• Risk assessment and internal control analysis.
• Supervising or managing staff.
• Using audit and analysis software tools and applications including generative artificial intelligence tools.
• Analyzing performance and adherence to business rules, financial controls, and regulatory requirements in the insurance industry.

Knowledge

• Thorough understanding of financial and operational control principles, including corporate governance, internal audit procedures, practices, techniques, and financial accounting standards.
• Knowledge of audit data analytics techniques and tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and diplomatic skills.
• Strong client relationship management and customer-focused skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to motivate team members, drive high-quality results, and mentor/develop less experienced staff.
• Outstanding project and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple audits or projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet competing deadlines.

Ability to

• Project manage effectively.
• Communicate effectively with others in a remote video conference work environment.
• Present written and oral reports to all levels of management.
• Make leadership decisions with strong professional judgment.
• Manage and control major projects.
• Plan and effectively manage budget.

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• Property and Casualty, or Life and Health license.
• Knowledge of statutory accounting.
• Experience with multi-state regulatory requirements and applicable state insurance laws.
• Knowledge of products, services, and field operations.
• Experience with business and sales compensation processing systems (e.g., Workday, AXIS, Salesforce).
• Experience in the Insurance, Automotive industries.

Location & Work Environment

This position works from a home office location. Depending on the role, some employees may be required to come into the office, at a minimum, for important departmental meetings or team building events.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

Internal Audit Manager salary: $110,000 - $160,000 annually.

• Annual bonus potential based on performance.

Benefits

The employer complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding required benefits (including PTO, paid sick leave, etc.).

Health & Wellness

• Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services)

Financial Protection & Insurance

• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options

Retirement & Savings

• 401(k) plan: 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings (pre or post tax).
• Company match: 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting.
• Additional company contribution: 4% of pay each pay day into your account; 100% vested after three (3) years of service.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options.

Time Off & Leave

• Paid Time Off (PTO): accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment.
  • Full-time new employees will receive up to 12 PTO days annually; accrual based on start date and may include additional PTO based on role and/or state & local requirements.
  • Part-time PTO hours are calculated based on the standard weekly hours the employee is scheduled to work and will accrue at a minimum of 3 hours per month.
• Paid Holidays:
  • Full-time employees eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, plus 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules.
  • Part-time employees eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, plus 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays. Holidays vary by business unit schedules.
• Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.

Career Growth & Education

• Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered)
• Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

Additional Perks

• Complimentary membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts
• Adoption assistance program

Job Posting Period

This position is expected to remain posted through September 25, 2026, but it may close at any time once a qualified candidate pool is identified.