Internal Auditor III

State of North Carolina•Wake Forest, NC

8d•$95,000 - $116,111•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect. Our agency licenses insurance agents, adjusters, bail bondsmen and more, along with investigating fraud matters involving insurance consumers and any entity or individual regulated by the Department. In an ever-changing environment, it is the vision of the Department of Insurance to maintain the stabilization of the insurance industry in order to provide more products, competitive prices and consumer protection. Position number: Internal Auditor III - 60013675 Salary recruitment range: $95,000 - $116,111 Salary grade: NC19 Anticipated Vacancy with locations across the State of North Carolina The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date. This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and up to one remote workday per week after an orientation period. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. Primary Purpose of the Position: The Internal Audit Manager oversees day‑to‑day audit operations and provides direction for planning and completing internal audits across the department. This role works independently with guidance from subject‑matter experts and is responsible for developing and maintaining the department’s internal audit program. Key responsibilities include setting the strategic direction for internal audit activities, conducting department‑wide risk assessments, establishing risk management and fraud‑risk protocols, and evaluating operations to identify areas vulnerable to error, waste, or fraud. The position leads and executes a range of audits—including operational, financial, performance, investigative, IT, and compliance reviews—and prepares reports and recommendations for senior leadership. It manages audit resources, communicates results through written and oral briefings, and collaborates across the department by serving on project teams and advising management on governance, risk management, and internal controls. The role also provides consulting support, training, and policy guidance to drive improvements and maintain productive working relationships throughout the organization.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading complex internal audit programs, including developing audit methodologies, performing department‑wide risk assessments, and setting strategic audit priorities.
Strong ability to work independently while coordinating with subject‑matter experts, exercising sound judgment in planning, conducting, and reporting on diverse audit engagements.
Proven skill in managing audit teams and resources, ensuring timely completion of audits and clear communication of issues, recommendations, and results to senior leadership.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present audit findings, influence decision‑making, and serve as a trusted advisor to management on governance, risk, and internal controls.
Experience representing the audit function in cross‑departmental initiatives, providing consultative guidance, training, and value‑added support to enhance operational integrity and improve processes.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a discipline related to a program area within the agency, and three years of audit experience including two years of internal audit experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in any field and certification/licensure as a certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information system auditor; certified public accountant with an audit focus; or other audit certification/license and three years of audit experience including two years of internal audit experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Oversees day‑to‑day audit operations and provides direction for planning and completing internal audits across the department.
Works independently with guidance from subject‑matter experts.
Responsible for developing and maintaining the department’s internal audit program.
Setting the strategic direction for internal audit activities.
Conducting department‑wide risk assessments.
Establishing risk management and fraud‑risk protocols.
Evaluating operations to identify areas vulnerable to error, waste, or fraud.
Leads and executes a range of audits—including operational, financial, performance, investigative, IT, and compliance reviews.
Prepares reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
Manages audit resources.
Communicates results through written and oral briefings.
Collaborates across the department by serving on project teams and advising management on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Provides consulting support, training, and policy guidance to drive improvements and maintain productive working relationships throughout the organization.