Internal Auditor III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework option

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Insurance is seeking an Internal Auditor III (NS) to oversee day-to-day audit operations and drive the department's internal audit program. This role leads diverse audits and collaborates with subject-matter experts to deliver actionable findings.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting and at least three years of audit experience, including two in internal audits, with professional certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Three years of audit experience including two years of internal audit experience.
• Certification/licensure such as CIA, CFE, CISA, CPA with an audit focus, or other audit certification/license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day audit operations and develop the internal audit program.
• Lead audits across the department including operational, financial, IT, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership; communicate results orally and in writing.
• Provide consulting support, training, and policy guidance to improve governance, risk management, and internal controls.

Skills

Leading audits

Audit methodologies

Risk assessments

Strategic priorities

Independent work with SMEs

Managing teams

Communication & collaboration

Presenting findings

Governance & internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

3 years audit experience incl 2 years internal audit

CIA/CFE/CISA/CPA certification or equivalent

Job description

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

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect. Our agency licenses insurance agents, adjusters, bail bondsmen and more, along with investigating fraud matters involving insurance consumers and any entity or individual regulated by the Department. In an ever-changing environment, it is the vision of the Department of Insurance to maintain the stabilization of the insurance industry in order to provide more products, competitive prices and consumer protection.

Description of Work

Position number: Internal Auditor III - 60013675
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 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

T he 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, o