Sr Auditor

Wellabe • Des Moines, IA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Wellabe is seeing a Senior Auditor to join our team. The Sr. Auditor is responsible for independently planning and executing moderately complex to complex internal audits and advisory reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management, internal control, and governance processes. This role applies risk-based judgment, professional skepticism, and strong analytical skills to assess compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The Senior Auditor performs audit engagements with limited supervision, partners with management to drive control improvements, and mentors less experienced staff. Be successful in this role Someone in this role will: Perform moderately complex to complex internal assurance and consulting engagements, including risk assessment, scoping, audit program development, testing, and issue evaluation. Apply root cause analysis and professional judgment to assess audit observations, risks, and impacts, and communicate clear, actionable recommendations to management through written reports and verbal presentations. Collaborate with business partners to recommend practical process and control improvements, balancing risk mitigation with operational efficiency. Assist external auditors with the performance of the interim and year-end external audit and in the coordination of any regulatory financial examinations. Perform audits related to system implementations, automation initiatives, and process redesigns. May assist in audit planning activities such as the development of the annual audit plan. Train, mentor, and support less experienced auditors through coaching and technical guidance. Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of internal auditing principles, risk assessment, internal controls, and governance frameworks such as Model Audit Rule and/or Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, including the ability to assess risks, impacts, and root causes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with and appropriately challenge management.
• Ability to independently manage audit engagements, prioritize work, and apply professional judgment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s in accounting or finance or related field.

Nice To Haves

• data analytics and/or artificial intelligence experience is a plus.
• Related certification such as Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex to complex internal assurance and consulting engagements, including risk assessment, scoping, audit program development, testing, and issue evaluation.
• Apply root cause analysis and professional judgment to assess audit observations, risks, and impacts, and communicate clear, actionable recommendations to management through written reports and verbal presentations.
• Collaborate with business partners to recommend practical process and control improvements, balancing risk mitigation with operational efficiency.
• Assist external auditors with the performance of the interim and year-end external audit and in the coordination of any regulatory financial examinations.
• Perform audits related to system implementations, automation initiatives, and process redesigns.
• May assist in audit planning activities such as the development of the annual audit plan.
• Train, mentor, and support less experienced auditors through coaching and technical guidance.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

• Hybrid availability
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off, holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paternity leave
• Growth opportunities
• LinkedIn Learning Premium access
• CliftonStrengths® assessment and coaching
• On-site and virtual workshops and cohorts featuring world-class content from FranklinCovey, Crucial Learning, Gallup, and more
• Free world-class insurance acumen courses through AHIP and LOMA
• Reimbursement and bonus opportunities for professional designations and certifications, including a tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunities to take part in Wellabe's mentorship programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees