Aspire General Insurance Company and its affiliated general agent, Aspire General Insurance Services, are on a mission to deliver affordable specialty auto coverage to drivers without compromising outstanding service.

Our company values can best be described with ABLE: to always do the right thing, be yourself, learn and evolve, and execute. Join our team where every individual takes pride in driving their role for shared success.

Position Summary

The Staff Auditor supports the Internal Audit Department in executing risk-based audits, control testing and process reviews across all functional areas of a Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance company. This role assists in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with company policies and adherence to applicable regulations, including the NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) and other insurance regulatory requirements.

Working under the supervision of senior audit leadership, the Staff Auditor will gain exposure to core insurance operations—underwriting, claims, policy administration, finance and IT—while contributing to process improvement and risk mitigation across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits in accordance with the annual risk-based audit plan and IIA Standards.

• Document business processes and internal controls through narratives, flowcharts and risk-control matrices.

• Perform testing of control design and operating effectiveness under MAR / SOX 404frameworks.

• Conduct fieldwork to gather evidence, analyze data and identify control deficiencies or process inefficiencies.

• Prepare clear, well-supported workpapers that meet internal quality standards.

• Draft preliminary audit findings and recommend practical solutions to strengthen control design or operational efficiency.

• Evaluate compliance with internal policies, procedures and applicable laws or regulations.

• Participate in audits related to vendor oversight, claim processing, underwriting, reinsurance, financial reporting and cybersecurity/data governance.

• Assist in reviewing SOC 1/SOC 2 reports for critical service providers and identifying user control considerations.

• Support follow-up testing to verify remediation of prior audit issues.

• Work collaboratively with process owners and management to understand business objectives and control environments.

• Communicate audit observations clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

• Contribute to concise and accurate audit reports summarizing results and recommendations.

• Coordinate with external auditors and assist in providing requested documentation or testing support.

Professional Development

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls and the P&C insurance industry.

• Pursue professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) as part of continued development.

• Seek opportunities to learn advanced audit techniques, data analytics and risk assessment methodologies.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Progress toward a professional certification (CPA, CIA, or CISA) is highly desirable.

Experience

• 1–3 years of internal audit, external audit, or internal controls experience; prior exposure to insurance, financial services, or a regulated industry preferred.

• Familiarity with risk-based auditing techniques and the COSO Internal Control Framework 

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

• Experience with audit management or workpaper software (e.g., TeamMate, AuditBoard) preferred.

• Basic data-analysis skills (Excel, SQL, Power BI, or ACL/Arbutus) a plus.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Company Observed Holidays

Individuals seeking employment at Aspire General Insurance Services LLC are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements.

Compensation may vary based on several factors, including candidate's individual skills, relevant work experience, location, etc.