Senior Internal Auditor

American Automobile Association; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Collaborative Environment

Free AAA Classic Membership

AAA Product Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AAA Mountain West Group (MWG) seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to lead and execute complex audits and advisory engagements. You will assess risk to define audit scope, design testing programs, and evaluate internal controls across diverse business units.

Key requirements include 4–5+ years in internal audit, familiarity with GAAP and IT risk procedures, and preference for CPA/CIA credentials. This hybrid role supports MWG across multiple states, with a focus on strengthening controls and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, accounting, or related field; 4–5+ years internal audit experience; CPA and CIA preferred.
• Experience applying data analytics tools to support audit planning, testing, and reporting is a plus.
• Knowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and GAAP; IT risk assessment and audit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs risk assessment to determine audit scope for complex audits and advisory engagements.
• Leads moderate to complex audits and advisory engagements.
• Defines audit objectives and programs to test internal controls for moderate to highly complex audits.
• Performs testing to evaluate the design, accuracy and adequacy of internal controls.
• Mentors and trains auditors and team members.

Skills

Language skills

Critical thinking

IT risk assessment

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Certified Internal Auditor (preferred)

Tools

Workiva

Data analytics tools

Job description

Why Work For Us?

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Summary

At AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members outsmart life’s roadblocks. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work.

NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week onsite in our Walnut Creek, CA office.

Essential Functions

• Performs risk assessment to determine audit scope for complex audits and advisory engagements
• Independently leads moderate to complex audits and advisory engagements consistent with the Audit Charter and Global Internal Audit Standards
• Defines audit objectives and programs to test internal controls for moderate to highly complex audits
• Performs testing to evaluate the design, accuracy and adequacy of internal controls
• Assigns, reviews and evaluates work of other auditors and provides input to management for audits
• Obtains, analyzes and appraises evidence as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control activities being reviewed
• Provides status updates, final reports and other communications throughout the audit engagement
• Participates in presenting audit observations to senior management and negotiating remediation and timing of implementation
• Develops test methodology for moderate to highly complex business processes
• Provides guidance, mentoring and training (on-the-job & formal) to other auditors and team members

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Language skills sufficient to communicate clearly in writing, by phone or in person
• Ability to apply critical thinking and analytical techniques
• Knowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal auditing practices
• Ability to quickly comprehend the critical inputs, outputs and processes within a variety of business units and apply that understanding to planning, assignment, and/or execution of tasks for an audit project
• Knowledge of property and casualty insurance, Data Analytics and Workiva software (preferred)
• Understanding of IT risk assessment and audit procedures

Education & Experience / Licenses & Certification

• Bachelors or higher level degree in Finance, accounting, or related field of study or equivalent experience
• 4-5+ years of hands‑on internal audit experience, preferably in a Big Four or other large company environment
• CPA (preferred)
• Certified Internal Auditor (preferred)
• Experience applying data analytics tools and techniques to support audit planning, testing, and reporting is a plus

We target between minimum and midpoint of the range, and all offers are subject to a fair pay analysis - Compensation Range: Min: $110,387.00 - Mid: $137,983.00

Welcome to AAA Mountain West Group (MWG), serving Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana. We believe our team should make their mark: over every mile and at every moment, we pride ourselves at helping our Members outsmart life’s obstacles. We are a not-for-profit, membership-based organization that has served our Members for over a century: from our legendary roadside assistance and award-winning insurance products to free travel planning and new innovations.