Sr. Internal Auditor

Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Atlanta, GA (Georgia); Austin, TX (Texas); Bakersfield, CA (California); Baltimore, MD (Maryland); Baton Rouge, LA (Louisiana); Birmingham, AL (Alabama); Boise, ID (Idaho); Boston, MA (Massachusetts); Buffalo, NY (New York); Canonsburg, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Chicago, IL (Illinois); Cincinnati, OH (Ohio); Cleveland, OH (Ohio); Columbia, SC (South Carolina); Columbus, OH (Ohio); Concord, NH (New Hampshire); Dallas, TX (Texas); Deerfield Beach, FL (Florida); Denver, CO (Colorado); Detroit, MI (Michigan); Dover, NH (New Hampshire); Durham, NC (North Carolina); Edina, MN (Minnesota); Edison, NJ (New Jersey); Ellicott City, MD (Maryland); Fayetteville, SC (South Carolina); Florence, SC (South Carolina); Fort Lauderdale, FL (Florida); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Fort Worth, TX (Texas); Gainsville, FL (Florida); Glen Allen, VA (Virginia); Glendale, CA (California); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Greenwood Village, CO (Colorado); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Houston, TX (Texas); Huntsville, AL (Alabama); Indianapolis, IN (Indiana); Irvine, CA (California); Jacksonville, FL (Florida); Johnson City, TN (Tennessee); Kansas City, KS (Kansas); La Jolla, CA (California); Lexington, KY (Kentucky); Los Angeles, CA (California); Louisville, KY (Kentucky); Lutherville, MD (Maryland); Madison, WI (Wisconsin); Memphis, TN (Tennessee); Miami, FL (Florida); Milwaukee, WI (Wisconsin); Minneapolis, MN (Minnesota); Nashville, TN (Tennessee); New York, NY (New York); None; Norwood, OH (Ohio); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Orlando, FL (Florida); Palm Desert, CA (California); Paramus, NJ (New Jersey); Parsippany, NJ (New Jersey); Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania); Phoenix, AZ (Arizona); Pittsburgh, PA (Pennsylvania); Plano, TX (Texas); Plymouth Meeting, PA (Pennsylvania); Portland, ME (Maine); Portland, OR (Oregon); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Raleigh, NC (North Carolina); Richmond, VA (Virginia); Rochester, NY (New York); Rockville, MD (Maryland); Rolling Meadows, IL (Illinois); Rye Brook, NY (New York); Sacramento, CA (California); Salt Lake City, UT (Utah); San Antonio, TX (Texas); San Diego, CA (California); San Francisco, CA (California); San Ramon, CA (California); Schaumburg, IL (Illinois); Scottsdale, AZ (Arizona); Seattle, WA (Washington); Southfield, MI (Michigan); St. Louis, MO (Missouri); Syosset, NY (New York); Tampa, FL (Florida); Toledo, OH (Ohio); Tupelo, MS (Mississippi); US All Regions; US Midwest; US Northeast; US Southeast; US Southwest; US West; Vienna, VA (Virginia); Virginia Beach, VA (Virginia); Walnut Creek, CA (California); Washington, DC (District of Columbia); Westlake Village, CA (California); White Plains, NY (New York); Windsor, CT (Connecticut); Woodmere, OH (Ohio) Work Arrangement: Work from Home Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity. Pay Range: $83,500 - $179,100 Bonus Potential: 10% Requisition #: 70241 The Role at a Glance: As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will provide an independent, assurance and consultative approach to specific activities designed to add value and improve organizational operations by evaluating risk management, control, and governance processes. This role will afford an outstanding opportunity for growth and exposure by focusing on an in-depth review of the operational approach and functions from an internal audit and strategic perspective. You will also have exposure to LFG's compliance and SOX audit teams and may participate in the annual risk assessment meetings. You will coordinate interactions between other Internal Audit staff and third-party consultants, including external audit. The individual in this role must have strong communication skills and a keen understanding of change management, enterprise and operational risk management, governance, risk and compliance models and the associated, tools and resources needed to communicate and organize information into a readily useable formats for stakeholders. What you'll be doing: + Identify project requirements by expediting communication through use of conference calls, video conferences, and online meetings. If needed, may also arrange meetings for all stakeholders involved to finalize key requirements. + Plan and execute complex/specialized audit engagements and document results in accordance with audit department and the International Professional Practices Framework, with minimum supervision. + Serve as a subject matter expert in risk management and control with the ability to challenge and influence business partners in their decisions around appropriate risk management, controls and governance processes. + Act as primary client liaison within Internal Audit for managers and VPs. + Promote Internal Audit by forming a proactive partnership with the business. + Be familiar with Institute of Internal Audit standards and know how to effectively execute operational audit testing and to validate and resolve audit findings, with minimum supervision. + Assist in the design and assessment of the Audit Plan/Audit Programs. + Prepare Audit Reports and other written communications, including the review and editing of team member's writing. + Coordinate and lead meetings with our business partners to address risk management and control topics. + Provide detailed audit work papers. + Develop and present training materials within and outside the Internal Audit Department. + Supervise and coach staff to ensure they conform to the department's Audit methodology. + Provide a point of escalation for problems related to the audit program such as responses to issues related to testing and/or issue mitigation. + Provide a point of contact for the external auditor and regulators (such as the Departments of Insurance) regarding their audit requirements. + Interact regularly and collaboratively with Internal Audit peers in other locations to ensure consistent methodologies, policies, and alignment of resources, all of which serve to foster a unified team atmosphere. + Use automated software tools and keep abreast of current technology in the department and in the client areas. + Serve as a third-party risk assessment resource and consult with team members and other Internal Audit staff on a broad variety of matters/issues related to his/her assigned projects. + Participate in brainstorming and creation of ad hoc/continuous monitoring routines as needed to support internal investigations, special projects, and the on-going monitoring of third parties. + Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form with team members, third party consultants and management. + Be familiar with Institute of Internal Audit standards and know how to effectively execute operational audit testing and to validate and resolve audit findings. + Draft final memos and reports to stakeholders for the completed work. + Follow department and team protocols to maintain confidentiality of records and information used in all projects. What we're looking for: _Must-haves:_ + 5 -7+ years of progressive work experience in Public Accounting or Internal Audit, to include management roles in these functions. + Bachelors' Degree in areas such as Business Administration, Accounting, or other related areas + Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to work independently and in team environment + Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop collaborative approaches. + Demonstrates the ability to use sound judgment and discretion regarding confidential information. + Strong project management skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines. + Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail. _Nice-to-haves:_ + Knowledge of auditing and internal controls a plus + Previous experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau preferred. + Previous experience with Service Now and Wave are a plus + Other certifications such CPA, CFE, CISA, CIA or others a plus. What's it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. What's in it for YOU: + A clearly defined career framework to help you successfully manage your career + Leadership development and virtual training opportunities + PTO/parental leave + Competitive 401K and employee benefits () + Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program + Tuition assistance program + A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations + Effective productivity/technology tools and training Work Arrangement Work from Home : Employees will work from home and are not required to work in a Lincoln office on a regular basis. Lincoln will evaluate the following when setting the successful candidate's wage rate: ??? Prior work or industry experience. ??? Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position. ??? Unique skills About The Company Lincoln Financial Group, a Fortune 200 company with over 10,000 employees, provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence . click apply for full job details