Senior Internal Audit Specialist: Risk & Controls Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

West Bend Insurance Company in Wisconsin seeks an Internal Audit Specialist to lead complex financial and operational audits, provide 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.

This position supports risk assessment, audit planning, stakeholder communication, and practical control improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA, CIA, CPCU or equivalent certification preferred.
• Completion of CPCU, AINS, or other relevant continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and operational audits from planning through reporting.
• Provide day-to-day engagement oversight and mentor staff.
• Assess ERM and MAR risks and controls.
• Develop risk assessment inputs and annual audit plan.
• Communicate audit findings clearly to management and support remediation.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk-based auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication with stakeholders

Data interpretation

Mentoring staff

Independence and objectivity

Project management

Professional standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA / CIA / CPCU or equivalent

CPCU / AINS or continuing education

Tools

IT controls & ITGCs

Internal audit standards

Job description

West Bend Insurance Company in Wisconsin seeks an Internal Audit Specialist to lead complex financial and operational audits, provide 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.

This position supports risk assessment, audit planning, stakeholder communication, and practical control improvements.