Senior Internal Audit & SOX Leader

BHSI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking a Senior Manager to lead risk-based internal audits and SOX compliance initiatives in Boston. You will partner with leaders across the organization to strengthen governance, controls, and operational effectiveness, guiding remediation and driving audit quality through analytics and modern methods.

You will oversee risk assessments, test plans, and reporting, while developing teammates and influencing audit methodology within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• CPA or CIA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based internal audit engagements across financial, operational, compliance, and regulatory areas.
• Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, testing strategies, and work programs addressing key business risks.
• Manage internal audit execution, resources, workpaper quality, issue development, reporting, and timelines.
• Collaborate with business leaders to provide insight into risks, controls, and remediation opportunities.
• Assess deficiencies and root causes; propose practical remediation plans with management.
• Prepare and present concisely formatted audit reports to executives and stakeholders.
• Monitor remediation efforts to ensure actions address underlying risks.
• Apply data analytics and modern audit techniques to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors on SOX 404 controls.

Skills

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Risk-based audits

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Audit methodology

GAAP knowledge

PCAOB standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

CPA or CIA certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Audit tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking a Senior Manager to lead risk-based internal audits and SOX compliance initiatives in Boston. You will partner with leaders across the organization to strengthen governance, controls, and operational effectiveness, guiding remediation and driving audit quality through analytics and modern methods.

You will oversee risk assessments, test plans, and reporting, while developing teammates and influencing audit methodology within a