Audit Manager

Zinnia, a leading technology platform for life and annuities, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager. This role involves taking full ownership of planning, executing, and reporting on various audits, including IT and cybersecurity assessments. The manager will lead a team, develop comprehensive audit plans, ensure compliance, drive operational efficiency, and mitigate risks. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments, engages with diverse stakeholders, and possesses a broad background in auditing disciplines, ensuring excellence and adherence to established standards.

Must Have

• Plan, execute, and deliver audit outcomes
• Lead and manage a team of auditors
• Develop comprehensive audit plans and programs
• Execute audits according to methodologies and timelines
• Oversee preparation of accurate audit reports
• Review audit workpapers for quality and standards adherence
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and control enhancements
• Liaise with senior management and stakeholders
• Monitor and track implementation of audit recommendations
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum 7 years of experience in compliance, operational, financial, and IT audits
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and standards
• Proven experience in leading audit engagements and managing audit teams
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite

Good to Have

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Perks & Benefits

• Collaborate with smart, creative professionals
• Opportunity to deliver cutting-edge technologies
• Opportunity to deliver deeper data insights
• Opportunity to deliver enhanced services
• Work to transform how insurance is done
• Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:

As an experienced Audit Manager, you bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to engage with a diverse array of leaders and stakeholders in an organization that values innovation and forward-thinking. Ready to take full ownership and accountability, you excel in planning, executing, and reporting on various audits, including IT audits and cybersecurity assessments. Your background encompasses a broad spectrum of auditing disciplines, and you hold relevant certifications in the field. With your keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence, you ensure compliance, drive operational efficiency, and effectively mitigate risks through rigorous auditing processes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• You will be responsible for working with leadership to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes.
• Lead and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance, coaching, and support as needed.
• Develop comprehensive audit plans and programs to ensure thorough coverage of compliance, operational, financial, and information technology audits.
• Execute audits in accordance with established methodologies, standards, and timelines.
• Oversee the preparation of audit reports, ensuring findings are accurately documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Review audit workpapers, ensuring quality and adherence to established audit standards.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and control enhancements based on audit findings.
• Liaise with senior management, department heads, and other stakeholders to discuss audit findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices in auditing.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in auditing, with a focus on compliance audits, operational audits, financial audits, and information technology audits.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and standards.
• Proven experience in leading audit engagements (planning to reporting) and managing audit teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.