Senior Internal Auditor

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

$85K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of internal audit experience in the insurance industry or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree required; CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA, or similar certification preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk management specifically in insurance operations.
  • Experience leading complex audits with minimal oversight.
  • Proven ability to evaluate control environments and assess risks.
  • Excellent analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills for presenting findings to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex, high-risk, and cross-functional audit engagements from start to finish.
  • Assess business risks and internal controls to identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop audit strategies and conduct risk assessments for key business areas.
  • Evaluate compliance with regulations, policies, and control frameworks.
  • Present audit findings and recommendations to management and senior leadership.
  • Support special projects, consulting engagements, and process improvements.
  • Contribute to audit planning and enhance audit methodologies.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities to develop internal audit team members.
  • Flexible work location options including major offices in New York, NJ, and PA.
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
  • Access to unique projects and investigations that impact organizational objectives.
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex audit engagements and provide independent, risk-based insights that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. In this role, you will work across multiple business functions, evaluate operational and regulatory risks, and partner with leadership to improve processes and control effectiveness.

 

This position is ideal for an experienced audit professional who can independently manage audits, communicate effectively with senior leaders, and provide practical recommendations that support business objectives.

 

What You'll Do

  • Lead complex, high-risk, and cross-functional audit engagements from planning through reporting.
  • Assess business risks, internal controls, and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Develop audit strategies and risk assessments for key business areas.
  • Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and established control frameworks.
  • Present audit findings, risk implications, and recommendations to management and senior leadership.
  • Support special projects, investigations, consulting engagements, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to audit planning, risk assessment activities, and the ongoing enhancement of audit methodologies.
  • Identify emerging risks and systemic control issues that could impact organizational objectives.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to internal audit team members.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of internal audit experience within the insurance industry or equivalent experience in audit, compliance, or risk management.
  • Bachelor's degree required; professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA, or similar credential preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, insurance operations, MAR/SOX frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Experience leading complex audits with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to assess significant business risks and evaluate control environments.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendation to senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.

 

What You'll Bring

  • A risk-based mindset and sounds professional judgment.
  • The ability to build credibility with stakeholders across the organization.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • A collaborative approach to identifying solutions and improving business processes.

 

If you are an experienced audit professional looking to make a meaningful impact through independent assurance, risk assessment, and advisory work, we encourage you to apply.

 

Salary $85,000 - $150,000 + bonus

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good‐faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

 

This role may be based out of the following office locations, including:

New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; and Wilkes‑Barre, PA.

 

Interview Integrity Notice: Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.

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