VP, Internal Audit
TruStage
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Madison • Wisconsin • United States
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About the role
- Lead and oversee the Internal Audit function, including strategy, audit methodology, staffing, budgeting, and performance management.
- Develop and maintain a risk‑based internal audit plan that reflects the company’s enterprise risk profile, regulatory environment, and strategic objectives, for approval by the Audit Committee.
- Maintain independence and objectivity while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with management.
- Delivers insight to the Audit Committee, providing transparent and timely reporting on audit results, control deficiencies, regulatory matters, and management remediation.
- Escalate significant risk, control, or compliance issues to the Audit Committee as appropriate.
- Evaluate internal controls and governance standards and recommend improvements where needed.
- Coordinate with Legal and Compliance to support regulatory examinations, inquiries, and remediation activities.
- Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess their impact on the audit plan and control environment.
- Partner closely with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function to align audit coverage with enterprise risks, key risk indicators, and stress‑testing outcomes.
- Provide advisory support for major initiatives such as new products, system implementations, organizational changes, or strategic investments, while preserving audit independence.
- Track and report on management’s remediation of audit findings to ensure timely and sustainable resolution.
- Promote the use of data analytics and modern audit techniques to enhance audit quality and insight.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, insurance regulation, or risk management, including senior leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of property & casualty and/or life insurance operations, regulatory requirements, and mutual insurance company governance.
- Proven experience interacting with Boards, Audit Committees, regulators, and senior executives.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- employee assistance program
- life insurance
- disability plans
- parental leave
- paid time off
- 401k
- tuition reimbursement
- flexible workplace that allows for work-life balance
- career growth
- retirement assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
internal auditrisk-based audit planninginternal controls evaluationdata analyticsaudit methodologyperformance managementregulatory compliancegovernance standardsaudit reportingremediation tracking
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationobjectivityinsight deliveryrelationship buildingadvisory supportproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingstakeholder engagement
Certifications
CPACIACISA