Director, Premium Audit

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from US

Leadership role

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a seasoned Insurance Premium Audit Leader to drive strategy and operations in the United States. You will ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with corporate objectives across audit processes, teams, and systems.

You will lead the adoption of state requirements, NAIC standards, and bureau rules (NCCI/WCIRB), while managing budgets and coordinating with various stakeholders. This is a fully remote role with travel as needed for meetings.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in the insurance industry with progressive responsibility in premium audit management.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams while achieving business objectives.
• Experience implementing operational and organizational changes across a company.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance manual rules, especially NCCI or WCIRB requirements.
• Strong understanding of state insurance regulations and documentation requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization abilities.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a practical approach.
• Ability to manage budgets, staffing, and vendor relationships while balancing costs and service quality.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and to work remotely from a private, quiet workspace.
• Must reside in the United States and be authorized to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead premium audit strategy and operations to support corporate objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Establish policies, procedures, and financial controls for premium data accuracy and reliability.
• Provide strategic direction to ensure compliance with state regulations, NCCI, WCIRB, and NAIC standards.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to support initiatives and changes across departments.
• Collaborate with business units to launch and retain new markets and insurance programs.
• Review and approve activities that exceed management authority.
• Oversee the test audit program and bureau data quality compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement them across functions.
• Support corporate systems for internal teams, agents, policyholders, and reporting bureaus.
• Plan staffing and vendor utilization within budget constraints.
• Provide premium audit training to internal teams and agents.
• Lead, coach, and develop the premium audit management team and staff.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment and strong professional relationships.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, and employee development.
• Develop management teams and training programs to adapt to changes in technology, regulations, and business.
• Develop and manage functional budgets and evaluate value delivered.
• Contribute to special projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Remote work

Collaboration

Change management

Analytical

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Accountabilities

In this role, you will lead premium audit strategy and operations, ensuring that processes, teams, and systems support corporate objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Establish corporate policies, procedures, and financial controls to maintain the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial data within the Premium Audit function.
• Provide strategic direction to ensure all premium audit activities comply with applicable state regulations, industry bureau requirements, including NCCI and WCIRB rules, and relevant NAIC standards.
• Maintain effective internal and external communication to support company initiatives, operational changes, and consistent implementation across departments.
• Collaborate with business units to support the launch, implementation, and retention of new markets and insurance programs.
• Review and approve activities that exceed the authority of individual functional managers.
• Ensure premium audits and related invoices are accurate, completed on time, and compliant with applicable state and bureau requirements.
• Oversee the test audit program and bureau data quality compliance, ensuring required standards are consistently met.
• Monitor regulatory and bureau rule changes and coordinate their timely implementation across relevant functions.
• Support the development and implementation of corporate systems that meet the needs of internal teams and external stakeholders, including agents, policyholders, reporting bureaus, and financial reporting users.
• Plan staffing levels and vendor assignments to maintain operational effectiveness while staying within budgetary constraints.
• Provide general premium audit training to internal departments and agents.
• Lead, coach, and develop the premium audit management team and staff, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and budgetary expectations.
• Build a collaborative and inclusive working environment that promotes teamwork, respects employees and stakeholders, and supports strong professional relationships.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, employee development, coaching, and motivation across the function.
• Develop effective management teams and implement results-oriented training programs to strengthen technical capabilities and address changes in technology, regulations, and business requirements.
• Develop and manage functional budgets, monitor operating costs, and evaluate the value delivered relative to expenditure.
• Contribute to special projects and undertake additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an accomplished insurance leader with extensive premium audit experience, advanced regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to manage teams and implement organizational improvements. The following qualifications are expected:

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the insurance industry, including a demonstrated career progression into management roles within premium audit.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams while consistently achieving or exceeding business objectives.
• Demonstrated experience implementing operational and organizational changes across an entire company.
• Advanced technical knowledge of insurance manual rules, particularly NCCI or WCIRB requirements, including applicable state-specific exceptions.
• Advanced understanding of state insurance regulations and related documentation requirements.
• Strong knowledge of premium audit operations, quality assurance, financial controls, and compliance practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate effectively and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with a track record of setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and helping teams deliver consistently.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a practical and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizational levels.
• Ability to manage budgets, staffing resources, and vendor relationships while balancing operational costs and service quality.
• Ability to work remotely from a private, quiet, and suitable workspace.
• Must currently reside in the United States and be authorized to work without employer sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to off-site locations for meetings as required.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $105,000–$160,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement for eligible candidates based in the United States.
• Opportunity to lead a company-wide function and influence strategic business initiatives.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment focused on integrity, customer service, accountability, innovation, and employee fulfillment.