Senior Internal Auditor

Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd•Chicago, IL

2d•$111,384 - $144,636•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Auditor, as a member of the Internal Audit function, is responsible for executing the company’s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), including SOX and Model Audit Rule activities, and risk-based Internal Audit engagements. The role evaluates risks, assesses control design and operating effectiveness, performs financial, operational, compliance, and integrated audits, communicates findings, and monitors remediation. The Senior Auditor also supports program governance, external auditor coordination, data analytics, training, and continuous improvement. This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, information systems, data science, or a related field.
At least five years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, SOX/ICFR compliance, or a combination of these disciplines.
Demonstrated SOX/ICFR experience, including scoping, walkthroughs, control design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation monitoring.
Working knowledge of applicable Internal Audit professional standards, the COSO Internal Control—Integrated Framework, enterprise risk management concepts, and risk assessment practices.
Understanding of ICFR, control deficiency evaluation, management assessment requirements, and external auditor reliance considerations.
Ability to lead audit workstreams, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, apply professional skepticism, constructively challenge management, and influence practical improvements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present audit, risk, and control matters clearly to business partners and senior management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as process documentation or flowcharting tools.
Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 15%, including occasional overnight travel.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or CRMA.
Insurance or financial services experience, with knowledge of property and casualty insurance operations such as underwriting, claims, reinsurance, financial reporting, or insurance regulatory requirements.
Experience using data analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, ACL, IDEA, or comparable technologies.
Experience mentoring junior auditors or reviewing the work of others.
Experience coordinating with external auditors and supporting reporting to executive management, steering committees, or audit committees.

Responsibilities

Support enterprise and Internal Audit risk assessments, the risk-based audit plan, and annual SOX scoping.
Monitor emerging risks and regulatory, accounting, and industry developments affecting controls and audit coverage.
Document key processes, risks, and controls through narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices.
Conduct walkthroughs and test key business and IT controls in accordance with established standards.
Evaluate automated controls, interfaces, system-generated reports, and key dependencies, coordinating with IT Audit as needed.
Evaluate deficiencies, develop practical remediation plans, and monitor closure and validation.
Assess risks and controls related to transformations, implementations, redesigns, automation, acquisitions, and integrations.
Support compliance with SOX, the Model Audit Rule, and other ICFR requirements.
Coordinate external auditor planning, testing, information requests, reliance, and remediation.
Support executive reporting and provide guidance to process, technology, and control owners.
Execute and coordinate financial, operational, compliance, and integrated audits.
Assess risks, define objectives and scope, and develop risk-based audit programs.
Conduct planning, fieldwork, analytics, control testing, and other audit procedures.
Prepare clear, well-supported workpapers that meet professional and reliance standards.
Identify control issues and improvement opportunities, and develop concise, actionable observations.
Communicate engagement status, significant issues, conclusions, and report content.
Apply professional judgment and skepticism, and escalate significant issues appropriately.
Assess whether management action plans are timely, adequate, and sustainable.
Use analytics and visualization to strengthen risk assessments, expand testing, and generate insights.
Develop repeatable analytics, dashboards, and monitoring routines to improve efficiency and identify risks promptly.
Lead assigned workstreams, coordinate stakeholders, and guide or review junior and co-sourced resources.
Build constructive relationships while maintaining independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
Support quality assurance and improve audit and SOX methodologies, tools, efficiency, and knowledge sharing.
Perform other duties as assigned.