Lead IT Auditor

Do you have past IT auditing experience, pay great attention to detail, and have strong organizational and time management skills? Would you like a career where you can develop your skills and take advantage of new opportunities? Are you results oriented with strong decision making and analytical skills? If so, this Lead IT Auditor opportunity could be a great fit for you!

Who We Are: With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform complex assurance and consulting reviews of assigned IT operations evaluating the effectiveness of their risk management, control, and governance processes.
• Formulate applicable observations and recommendations by obtaining, analyzing, and appraising audit evidence as a basis for an informed and objective opinion.
• Provide clear direction to management by presenting noted observations, risks, and possible solutions throughout the assignment both verbally and through formal reports.
• Facilitate the efficient, accurate, and timely completion of external reviews and inquiries from the independent accountants and/or regulatory examiners.
• Assist and train junior staff in their development and in the performance of their job functions. Participate in performance management of junior staff. May include direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Proactively research or investigate areas with potential to have a financial benefit to the company.

What It Takes to Join Our Team:

• Bachelor’s degree (IT preferred) with 5 years relevant experience in areas such as auditing and information technology.
• Specialized knowledge of information technology business application control procedures and information technology general control procedures.
• Specialized knowledge of the internal control provisions of Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) and Model Audit Rule (MAR).
• Applicable experience in insurance industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capable of dealing with all levels of personnel as well as outside professionals.
• Results orientated and possess decision making and analytical skills to handle complex reviews.
• Ability to work independently and facilitate a team environment with professionals from various disciplines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to learn other software applications specific to the job.
• Professional designation preferred such as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Work from our office in West Des Moines, Iowa. After 90 days of employment, a hybrid work arrangement of up to 2 days per week may be an option. Very minimal travel is required.

What We Offer You: When you’re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You’ll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, casual Fridays and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, and a cafeteria,… Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

If you're interested in joining a company that appreciates its employees, provides growth and professional development opportunities, and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!

Work Authorization/Sponsorship: At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.