As our Internal Audit Business Manager, you’ll lead and oversee internal audit assurance activities, including operational, compliance, financial, and advisory projects, ensuring work is risk-focused and delivers meaningful business value. You’ll advance data-driven auditing by identifying opportunities to leverage data analytics to assess risk, enhance audit coverage, and generate meaningful insights. You’ll build strong relationships with business partners, stay informed on emerging risks, and contribute to the development of the dynamic audit plan. You will also provide guidance, coaching, and day-to-day leadership to audit team members while helping strengthen the organization’s risk and control environment.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Estimated Salary: $112,000 - $151,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
- Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
- Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead and execute risk-based, data-driven audit activities across operational, financial, compliance, and advisory engagements using agile principles. Ensure work is focused on the highest-risk areas and aligned to organizational priorities.
- Manage relationships with assigned business areas by serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter resource. Maintain strong business knowledge and stay informed on industry trends, risks, and strategic initiatives.
- Support development and execution of the dynamic audit plan by assessing risks, identifying priorities, and adjusting scope as needed to maximize impact and value.
- Oversee audit engagement planning and execution, including defining scope, evaluating controls, communicating findings, and ensuring projects are completed on time and in accordance with professional standards.
- Use data, analytics, and technology to enhance audit testing, improve efficiency, and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and feedback to audit team members, helping develop technical skills, strengthen performance, and support career growth.
- Promote a strong risk and control culture by advocating for internal audit value, supporting fraud awareness, and collaborating across teams to improve processes and control effectiveness.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- 8+ years of audit experience, with demonstrated progression to a Lead Auditor or similar senior-level role leading audit engagements or projects. Prior formal management experience is not required.
- 4+ years of experience in financial services, insurance, or a similarly regulated industry, with strong understanding of operational and technology environments.
- Professional certification required (CIA or CISA) plus one additional relevant designation (such as CPA, CFE, or similar).
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and audit frameworks (such as COSO), including experience evaluating control design and effectiveness.
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills, including the ability to guide projects, influence stakeholders, coach team members, and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to business partners and leadership.
- Working knowledge of data analytics and audit/ technology tools, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and experience using data to support audit insights.
- Experience auditing general information technology controls, including logical access and change management controls.
- You promote a collaborative culture, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
- Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States.
PREFERRED:
- Experience using data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
- Experience with insurance laws and regulations and applicable federal regulations.
- Exposure to automation, robotic process automation (RPA), or artificial intelligence tools used within audit or risk functions.
We value unique experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!
If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.
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8+ years audit experience with progression to lead auditor; 4+ years in financial services/insurance; CIA or CISA plus one additional designation (CPA, CFE); strong internal controls and risk management knowledge; Microsoft Office proficiency; US remote work.
Key Responsibilities
- leading audits
- managing relationships
- coaching team members
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office, Power BI, SQL, Snowflake
Job Details
- Category: Finance and Accounting
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 112,000 – 151,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About Mutual of Omaha
A financial services company offering insurance and investment products. — Industry: Finance