[Hiring] Senior IT Internal Auditor @Mercury Insurance Services

Role Description

The primary job function is to support management’s business objectives through execution of technical Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), including SOX and MAR-related testing and compliance support, within Corporate Audit. This role focuses on IT-related controls that support financial reporting, including:

• IT general controls
• Access
• Segregation of duties
• Program change
• Other technical control activities

This role helps improve the depth, consistency, and efficiency of IT-related ICFR testing while contributing to broader internal audit and compliance objectives as well as completing internal audits and projects to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s risk management, internal control and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical ICFR and IT SOX testing in areas such as IT general controls, access controls, segregation of duties, program change, and related technical control activities.
• Lead walkthroughs with control owners, ask probing questions, document IT architecture and flow in diagrams.
• Review and analyze technical evidence and documentation to support evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness.
• Support execution of testing programs, documentation standards, issue follow-up, and remediation tracking for IT-related ICFR activities.
• Coordinate with management, IT, control owners, and external auditors to support timely completion of ICFR-related responsibilities and resolution of issues.
• Leverage AI, automation, and Alteryx to improve the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of IT SOX testing, evidence analysis, and related compliance support.
• Support process improvements in testing methodology, evidence review, and documentation quality.
• Help build dedicated in-house technical ICFR capability within Corporate Audit and reduce reliance on limited specialized resources outside the department.
• Advise process owners and management on internal control design, documentation standards, and remediation requirements, promoting consistent understanding of SOX and ICFR expectations.
• Prepare periodic management reporting on audit status, control effectiveness, and risk exposure.
• Support broader internal audit and compliance initiatives as needed.
• Promote awareness and accountability for effective internal controls and support improvements in department policies, procedures, tools, and auditing techniques through innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, preferably Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Preferred: Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar is preferred.
• Minimum: 3 to 6 years of experience in IT SOX, IT audit, ICFR, internal controls, or related technical compliance roles.
• Preferred: Experience reviewing technical evidence, documenting results, and supporting audit or compliance testing.
• Preferred: Experience with systems, applications, and technology processes that support financial reporting controls.
• Preferred: Experience in audit workflow tools such as Workiva and/or Alteryx.

Requirements

• Knowledge of internal control concepts and best practices, including areas such as: COSO, COBIT, SOX, and IIA professional standards.
• Knowledge of IT general controls, access controls, segregation of duties, program change, and related technical compliance processes.
• Ability to perform data analysis and leverage tools such as Alteryx and other automation or analytics platforms.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to analyze issues, develop alternatives, and support practical solutions.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain supporting documentation for audit and compliance work.
• Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to obtain and maintain adequate documentation to support audit work.
• Possesses high ethical standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more