Senior Lead Auditor

Description

Aspire General Insurance Company and its affiliated general agent, Aspire General Insurance Services, are on a mission to deliver affordable specialty auto coverage to drivers without compromising outstanding service. Our company values can best be described with ABLE
: to always do the right thing,
be yourself,
learn and evolve, and execute. Join our team where every individual takes pride in driving their role for shared success. The Senior Lead Auditor is responsible for planning, leading, and executing complex internal audits across the Company’s business operations, with a focus on Property & Casualty insurance processes, financial reporting, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and third-party vendor oversight. This position serves as an audit engagement leader, providing independent and objective assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, COSO Internal Control Framework, NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR), and other applicable regulatory requirements.

The Senior Lead Auditor collaborates with business leaders to identify risks, evaluate control effectiveness, recommend process improvements, and monitor corrective actions. The role also provides guidance and mentorship to audit staff while supporting strategic initiatives of the Internal Audit Department.

• 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.
• Stay current on emerging risks, insurance industry developments, accounting standards, regulatory changes, and leading internal audit practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Staff Auditors and Senior Auditors, promoting professional development and adherence to Internal Audit standards.
• Foster collaborative relationships with business units while maintaining the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function.

• 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.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, or related assurance function.
• Experience leading complex operational, financial,…