Senior Audit Lead - Risk-Based Controls & Data Analytics

Jobtailor; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester, MA seeks an experienced internal audit professional to join its risk and controls team. The role focuses on risk-based audits, assessing internal controls, and leveraging data analytics to drive process improvements, with mentoring responsibilities for the audit team.

Candidates should have CPA, CIA, or CISA credentials (CPA strongly preferred), excellent communication, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred; CIA/CISA considered favorably.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to plan audits, manage resources, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based audit engagements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assess operational, financial, and regulatory risks across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and strengthen controls.
• Mentor and assist in developing team members.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Utilize data analytics to enhance audit coverage and findings.
• Plan audits, including setting scope and managing resources.
• Independently conduct field work, work papers, and audit reports.

Skills

Internal Audit

SOX Compliance

Control Testing

Data Analytics

Audit Report Prep

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA

CIA/CISA

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Alteryx

Power BI

SQL

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

The Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester, MA seeks an experienced internal audit professional to join its risk and controls team. The role focuses on risk-based audits, assessing internal controls, and leveraging data analytics to drive process improvements, with mentoring responsibilities for the audit team.

Candidates should have CPA, CIA, or CISA credentials (CPA strongly preferred), excellent communication, and the ability to travel as needed.