Corporate Internal Audit Manager

AAA-The Auto Club Group•MI-Admin Office Building (AOB), MI

10d•$110,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

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
ACG products, services and field operations
ACG business and sales compensation processing systems (e.g., Workday, AXIS, Salesforce)
Experience in the Insurance, Automotive industries

Responsibilities

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. Guide the coordinated and individual efforts of staff to ensure goals are achieved
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
Direct supervision of a professional staff of auditors

Benefits

PTO, paid sick leave
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. 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings, either pre or post tax. Company match of 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting. Additional company contribution of 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
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 employee PTO hours are calculated based upon 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 are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules. Part-time employees are eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 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
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