Strategic Internal Auditor: Risk & Controls Insights

First Acceptance Insurance; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Acceptance Insurance is seeking an Internal Auditor to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls at our Nashville operations. You will participate in audits across functions, assess control design and operation, and provide actionable recommendations to protect assets and improve processes.

You will interview leaders, document processes, test controls, and support annual risk assessment and audit planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, Data Analytics, IT, or Risk Management.
• 3–5 years of internal audit, external audit, accounting, compliance, or risk-related experience.
• Knowledge of COSO, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and identify meaningful trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with data analytics or audit software preferred.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to work independently.
• Experience in Property & Casualty insurance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and executing risk-based internal audits across functions.
• Conduct interviews to understand processes, controls, and risks.
• Document processes using narratives, flowcharts, and maps.
• Test internal controls and evaluate design and operating effectiveness.
• Analyze financial, operational, and compliance data for trends and risks.
• Prepare audit workpapers supporting conclusions.
• Assist in creating audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Track management action plans and verify corrective actions.
• Support enterprise risk assessment activities and annual audit planning.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting the organization.
• Assist with inquiries from external auditors and regulators.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls and efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Job description

First Acceptance Insurance is seeking an Internal Auditor to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls at our Nashville operations. You will participate in audits across functions, assess control design and operation, and provide actionable recommendations to protect assets and improve processes.

You will interview leaders, document processes, test controls, and support annual risk assessment and audit planning.