Senior Staff Auditor – Internal Audit

The Hanover Insurance Group

Senior Staff Auditor conducting risk-based audits and assessing internal controls at Hanover. Collaborating with stakeholders to support governance and risk management initiatives.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeWorcester • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing risk-based audits, evaluating internal controls, and leveraging data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness. Strong ability to communicate with management and mentor team members while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

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Risk-Based Audit ExecutionInternal Control EvaluationData Analytics ProficiencyCPA CertificationProcess Improvement Identification

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Hard Skills

Internal AuditFinancial Risk AssessmentRegulatory Risk AssessmentSOX ComplianceControl TestingData InterpretationAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAudit Report Preparation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementIndependent WorkTeam Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAlteryxPower BISQLData Visualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISA

Industry Keywords

GovernanceRisk ManagementAudit LifecycleControl GapsCompliance Risks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute risk-based audit engagements
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls
Assess operational, financial, and regulatory risks across the organization
Identify opportunities for process improvement
Strengthen controls
Support Hanover’s commitment to sound governance and risk management
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
Assist 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility
Inclusivity
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the enterprise