Senior Internal Auditor

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex audits and provide risk-based insights that strengthen governance and controls. You will collaborate across departments to improve processes and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring team members.

Ideal candidates have extensive audit experience in insurance, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering practical recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of internal audit experience within insurance or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management and MAR/SOX frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to present to senior leadership.
• Experience leading audits with minimal supervision and mentoring teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-risk internal audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Assess business risks, controls, and processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop audit strategies and risk assessments for key business areas.
• Evaluate regulatory compliance and policy adherence across functions.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and senior leadership.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement within the audit function.
• Mentor junior auditors and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Internal audit

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA/CPA/CISA/CRMA or equivalent

Job description

Good Things Start Here. Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies-an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long-term careers.

Overview

Good Things Start Here. Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies-an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long-term careers.

Good Things You Can Count On

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in-office
• Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
• Competitive pay + generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex audit engagements and provide independent, risk-based insights that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. In this role, you will work across multiple business functions, evaluate operational and regulatory risks, and partner with leadership to improve processes and control effectiveness.

This position is ideal for an experienced audit professional who can independently manage audits, communicate effectively with senior leaders, and provide practical recommendations that support business objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex, high-risk, and cross-functional audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Assess business risks, internal controls, and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop audit strategies and risk assessments for key business areas.
• Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and established control frameworks.
• Present audit findings, risk implications, and recommendations to management and senior leadership.
• Support special projects, investigations, consulting engagements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to audit planning, risk assessment activities, and the ongoing enhancement of audit methodologies.
• Identify emerging risks and systemic control issues that could impact organizational objectives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to internal audit team members.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of internal audit experience within the insurance industry or equivalent experience in audit, compliance, or risk management.
• Bachelor's degree required; professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA, or similar credential preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, insurance operations, MAR/SOX frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience leading complex audits with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assess significant business risks and evaluate control environments.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendation to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.

What You'll Bring

• A risk-based mindset and sounds professional judgment.
• The ability to build credibility with stakeholders across the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative approach to identifying solutions and improving business processes.

Salary $85,000 - $150,000 + bonus

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good-faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

This role may be based out of the following office locations, including:

New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; and Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Interview Integrity Notice

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.