Chief Auditor

Alera Group is seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Auditor to join our Finance Leadership Team. We are seeking highly motivated colleagues who bring experience and enthusiasm to our team – joining us may be the perfect fit for you!

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role is responsible for developing and executing the company’s internal audit strategy, managing a team of audit professionals, and ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance processes across the organization.

• Audit Strategy & Planning: Design and implement a comprehensive internal audit plan aligned with Alera Group’s organizational objectives and risk profile. Coordinate audit activities with other finance and business units to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Evaluate and enhance internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Risk Assessment: Identify, assess, and prioritize critical business risks. Develop actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and improve organizational processes.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present audit findings, recommendations, and progress reports to the CFO, Finance Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders. Maintain clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the audit function.
• People & Culture: With a strong commitment to our people, establishes clear goals, objectives, and metrics to manage a team and individual performance within a performance-based culture; conducts 1:1 meetings and provides regular feedback and coaching to support growth and development; evaluates team structure and effectiveness and cascades communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of internal audit experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead and develop audit teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience working within the insurance, employee benefits, or financial services sectors is highly desirable
• Experience working in a private-equity-backed and fast-paced, rapidly growing organization
• Advanced technical expertise with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to senior stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision making and supporting the company’s ongoing growth and transformation

The base salary range is $300,000 to $365,000 per year. The salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills and abilities. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more.

This job is fully remote.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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