[Hiring] Corporate Internal Audit Manager @AAA-The Auto Club Group

Role Description

Manage the development and execution of a comprehensive annual (corporate and club, insurance, or IT) audit plan based on risk assessment, corporate goals and objectives, regulatory requirements, Audit Committee fiduciary needs, and professional auditing standards. Identify and audit corporate and club processes wherein potential control weaknesses, fraud, errors, waste, abuse, or other conditions may pose risk to the organization or impair corporate performance. Establish audit time budgets, target dates and staffing to achieve audit objectives.

• Manage the internal audits to support a strong corporate control environment and to identify opportunities for improvement in a diverse product and multi-state organization
• Assign, oversee and provide ‘hands on’ support for each audit to ensure all work conforms with professional standards, internal policies, and the internal audit methodology
• Perform audits, if needed
• Review work-papers to ensure audit findings are adequately supported and documented
• Direct and review the preparation of well-written audit findings, reports, and recommendations
• Present or participate in the presentation of audit reports and recommendations to all levels of management
• Execute special projects or consultative reviews to support management requests
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the external auditors; coordinate and oversee the on-time completion of audit work required by the external auditors
• Develop and maintain good 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 various corporate projects to ensure that 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 and establish or recommend changes to ensure adequate controls are in place and regulatory or operational issues are sufficiently addressed
• Define objectives and assess risks to develop and update audit programs
• Lead the staff responsible for testing and evaluating the effectiveness of current controls and identifying opportunities for improvements
• Promote a strong corporate control environment by working with management to increase awareness of business risks and control concepts
• Present and/or participate in the presentation of reports and recommendations to all levels of management; monitors progress against goals
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations, methods and tools as they relate to ACG’s internal audits

Qualifications

• 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 ACG policies)
• 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, regulatory requirements in the insurance industry

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services)
• 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
• 401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure
• Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually
• Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave
• Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG)
• Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts
• Adoption assistance program