• Create and execute Internal Audit program, addressing key risks and operational controls.
• Create annual internal audit plan and perform audits in accordance with established plan.
• Partner with various departments including department leadership to work through processes and related controls; implement strategy to mitigate future risk.
• Conduct periodic assessments of internal control structure, risk mitigation and documentation.
• Make decisions related to appropriate implementation and/or corrective action to be taken to address risks and issues identified.
• Present audit results and other materials to Western National leadership and Audit Committee.
• Responsible for annual Model Audit Rule certification.
• Facilitate regulatory exams and annual financial audit by 3rd party accountants.

• 5+ years of auditing experience preferred.
• Strong experience leading the creation of corporate audit programs.
• Previous experience in the Insurance industry is a plus.
• Experience working within internal audit departments and Model Audit Rule/Sarbanes Oxley environments required.
• CPA/CMA/CIA preferred.
• Proficient use of various core systems and technology.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field; equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

CULTURE AND TOTAL REWARDS:

Currently ranked as the 37th largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace including the Wellness by Design Platinum +Green award from Hennepin County and is a mspWellness Champion. Western National was also named a Star Tribune Top Workplace in 2021 and 2022. The company is also consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.

Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®,” and caring for our employees is a part of that relationship commitment. Western National values connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability. Western National offers competitive pay, advancement opportunities, a generous benefits package, a robust wellbeing program, and a commitment to a healthy work/life balance. These attributes are just some of the reasons why nearly half of our employees choose to stay on the Western National team for ten years or more!

Western National offers full time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:

• Medical insurance Plan options
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (plus company match)
• Wellbeing Program
• Onsite Fitness Studio
• Paid volunteer time
• Time Off – including vacation and holiday pay
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk & Insurance Education)
• Discounts on personal auto and homeowner's insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Profit-sharing bonus
• Other standard employee benefits – including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment with includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.

Western National provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.