Internal Auditor III

Insurance; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Insurance seeks an Internal Auditor III (NS) to oversee day-to-day audit operations across the department, develop audit plans, and ensure compliance with governance standards. The role requires independent work with SME guidance and a focus on risk management.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits; reporting findings to senior leadership; and guiding management on internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with three years of audit experience including two years of internal audit experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with CIA, CFE, CISAs or CPA with audit experience and internal audit background.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for internal audit activities.
• Conduct department-wide risk assessments and establish risk management protocols.
• Identify areas vulnerable to error, waste, or fraud and evaluate operations.
• Lead audits including operational, financial, performance, investigative, IT, and compliance.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Manage audit resources and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Advise management on governance, risk, and internal controls and provide training and guidance.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Risk assessment

Audit methodologies

Communication skills

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CIA / CFE / CPA certification

CPA or equivalent audit certification

Job description

Agency Dept of Insurance Division Administration Job Classification Title Internal Auditor III (NS) Position Number 60013675 Grade NC19

Salary recruitment range: $95,000 - $116,111 Salary grade: NC19

• Anticipated Vacancy with locations across the State of North Carolina
• The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.
• This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and up to one remote workday per week after an orientation period.
• The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles.
• Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Internal Audit Manager oversees day-to-day audit operations and provides direction for planning and completing internal audits across the department. This role works independently with guidance from subject‑matter experts and is responsible for developing and maintaining the department’s internal audit program.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities include setting the strategic direction for internal audit activities, conducting department-wide risk assessments, establishing risk management and fraud-risk protocols, and evaluating operations to identify areas vulnerable to error, waste, or fraud. The position leads and executes a range of audits—including operational, financial, performance, investigative, IT, and compliance reviews and prepares reports and recommendations for senior leadership. It manages audit resources, communicates results through written and oral briefings, and collaborates across the department by serving on project teams and advising management on governance, risk management, and internal controls. The role also provides consulting support, training, and policy guidance to drive improvements and maintain productive working relationships throughout the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Demonstrated experience leading complex internal audit programs, including developing audit methodologies, performing department-wide risk assessments, and setting strategic audit priorities. Strong ability to work independently while coordinating with subject‑matter experts, exercising sound judgment in planning, conducting, and reporting on diverse audit engagements. Proven skill in managing audit teams and resources, ensuring timely completion of audits and clear communication of issues, recommendations, and results to senior leadership. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present audit findings, influence decision‑making, and serve as a trusted advisor to management on governance, risk, and internal controls. Experience representing the audit function in cross‑departmental initiatives, providing consultative guidance, training, and value‑added support to enhance operational integrity and improve processes.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a discipline related to a program area within the agency, and three years of audit experience including two years of internal audit experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in any field and certification/licensure as a certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certifiedinformation system auditor; certified public accountant with an audit focus; or other audit certification/license and three years of audit experience including two years of internal audit experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.