Senior Internal Audit Specialist – Financial & Operations

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company; West Bend (WI); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist to lead complex financial and operational audits, provide day-to-day engagement oversight, and act as a technical resource for audit staff. The role ensures audits are well-planned, well-executed, and ready for manager review without direct people management responsibilities.

Based in Wisconsin with a hybrid work arrangement, the position involves risk assessment, audit planning, stakeholder communication, and practical

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience performing and/or overseeing internal audit or related assurance functions.
• Ability to connect audit work to organizational objectives, key risks, Company strategy, and business priorities.
• Advanced understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and practical risk mitigation.
• Ability to independently lead audit engagements, influence stakeholders, and provide technical guidance or informal coaching to team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute financial and operational audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Provide audit engagement oversight by monitoring progress and reviewing key deliverables.
• Coach and mentor audit staff with technical guidance.
• Identify control weaknesses, assess risk exposure, and recommend practical improvements.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk-based auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independence & objectivity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA / CIA or equivalent

CPCU / AINS or related CE

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

ERP systems

Job description

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist to lead complex financial and operational audits, provide day-to-day engagement oversight, and act as a technical resource for audit staff. The role ensures audits are well-planned, well-executed, and ready for manager review without direct people management responsibilities.

Based in Wisconsin with a hybrid work arrangement, the position involves risk assessment, audit planning, stakeholder communication, and practical