Audit Leader - Risk, Compliance & Controls

Aspire General Insurance; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401k

Company Holidays

Job summary

Aspire General Insurance Services LLC in California seeks a Senior Lead Auditor to plan, lead, and execute complex internal audits across operations, finance, compliance, and vendor oversight, applying IIA Standards, COSO, MAR, and SOX to strengthen controls.

The role mentors staff, presents findings to leadership, assesses risk, and helps remediate deficiencies while advancing strategic internal audit initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or CFE preferred or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading complex audits, preferably in Property & Casualty insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audits across operations, financial reporting, compliance, and vendor audits.
• Develop risk-based audit programs, scope, objectives, and testing procedures.
• Assess compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and MAR/SOX.
• Evaluate internal controls supporting financial reporting and related initiatives.
• Perform walkthroughs, interviews, data analysis, and substantive testing.
• Lead audit fieldwork, coordinate engagement activities, meet timelines.
• Prepare clear audit reports and present results to leadership.
• Monitor remediation actions and validate implementations.
• Provide advisory services on process improvements and independence.
• Stay current on emerging risks and industry developments.
• Mentor staff and promote professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Report writing

Integrity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems

Master’s degree preferred

CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or CFE preferred or ability to obtain certification

Tools

TeamMate

AuditBoard

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aspire General Insurance Services LLC in California seeks a Senior Lead Auditor to plan, lead, and execute complex internal audits across operations, finance, compliance, and vendor oversight, applying IIA Standards, COSO, MAR, and SOX to strengthen controls.

The role mentors staff, presents findings to leadership, assesses risk, and helps remediate deficiencies while advancing strategic internal audit initiatives.