Staff Auditor

Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

At MGIC, we take pride in knowing that what we do matters. As pioneers of private mortgage insurance, we help people achieve homeownership sooner - making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality. Our efforts have helped more than 14 million people get the keys to their own homes sooner than otherwise possible. Every position is critical to our company's success - from the analytical to the technical; from the innovative to the operational. The customer-facing roles to behind-the-scenes experts, we're all part of one team. We're an organization with a national footprint that's large enough to never lack for a new challenge, but small enough for an opportunity to make an impact and influence decisions. Come make a difference at MGIC. This role is currently posted as a Staff Auditor role; however, we welcome candidates with Senior Auditor experience to apply and may consider leveling the role according. How will you make an impact? We are seeking a motivated Staff Auditor who likes to take initiative, problem solve with data, and make decisions. As a Staff Auditor, you will be a part of a highly valued team responsible for performing, leading, and/or managing complex audits, advisory/consulting projects, and providing assurance to management and the Board of Directors regarding the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls, risk management and corporate governance; reliability of information; and compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations. We are open to early career professionals and welcome those who are still exploring their career paths. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to get their foot in the door and gain valuable experience in the industry. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and transforming environment, learn about many areas of the Company, and interact with all levels and departments across the Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and CPA or CIA certification preferred
• 2+ years audit experience
• Advisory/consulting related experience and prior experience in public accounting desired
• Knowledge of risk assessments, internal control principals, and audit standards/methods
• Business flow analysis and process evaluation skills
• Ability to identify and summarize findings/gaps, assess root cause, and recommend solutions
• Ability to balance/manage workload under tight deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to problem solve and exercise critical thinking
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Information Systems (IS) experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other auditors to develop and execute risk-based audit and advisory/consulting programs in a transforming environment, including performing risk/control assessments, establishing scopes/objectives, creating test plans, and testing the effectiveness of controls.
• You will have full accountability for the lifecycle of certain audits and projects.
• Build partnerships and collaborate with management across all levels by providing advisory/consulting services on new system implementations or enhancements, changes in processes/controls, and other significant changes impacting the Company.
• Prepare risk/control analyses, analyze business processes/flows, perform tests to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and draw conclusions based on factual information.
• Perform problem solving and critical thinking to provide management with recommendations and suggestions to improve efficiencies and effectiveness and to remediate control issues/gaps associated with operations and the Company’s control environment.
• Assist external auditors with their year-end audits of the Company’s financial statements.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & pay-for-performance bonus
• Financial Benefits (401k with company match, profit sharing, HSA, wellness program)
• On-site Fitness Center and classes (corporate office)
• Paid-time off and paid company holidays
• Business casual dress

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level