Internal Audit - Senior Staff Auditor (Hybrid)

Hanover Insurance Group•Worcester, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hanover is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Staff Auditor to join our Internal Audit Department. In this role, you will execute risk-based audit engagements, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and assess operational, financial, and regulatory risks across the organization. You will partner with business leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, strengthen controls, and support Hanover’s commitment to sound governance and risk management. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and analytical professional with strong critical thinking and communication skills who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about adding value through assurance and advisory services. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in our Worcester, MA office. Candidates should be based in the Greater Boston or New England area and able to travel to Worcester regularly. At Hanover, our CARE Values—Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment—guide how we work and succeed together. We offer flexibility, inclusivity, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the enterprise. Discover The Hanover Difference! This is a full-time, exempt position. Overview: Responsible for conducting certain aspects of financial and operational audits, fraud investigations, and special projects within all functional areas of the Company and will perform audits in conjunction with the Company’s external audit firm.

Requirements

5+ years of internal audit, public accounting, external audit, SOX, or risk and controls experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
CPA strongly preferred; CIA, CISA, or other relevant audit certifications considered favorably
Graduate degree preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize work
Ability to work independently and perform research using a variety of technical and manual tools
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with an inquisitive mindset and demonstrated ability to assess risk, evaluate internal controls, and identify process improvement opportunities
Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics throughout the audit lifecycle, including audit planning, risk assessment, control testing, substantive testing, and reporting to enhance audit effectiveness and coverage.
Experience extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple business systems to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
Ability to interact and coordinate with all levels of management
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel as necessary

Nice To Haves

Experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, SQL, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the internal audit manager, the senior auditor will execute the following: Plan all aspects of audits, including setting scope and managing resources.
Independently conduct all elements of an audit, including field work and work papers and audit report preparation.
Assist management with staff assessments.
Assists management in supervising audit teams on larger audits.
Mentor and assist in developing team members.
Communicate effectively with all levels of management.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and perform risk-based testing to identify control gaps, compliance risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
Utilize data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance audit coverage, identify emerging risks, and support data-driven audit conclusions.