Manager of Financial Controls overseeing internal controls for financial reporting and collaborating with external auditors. Focused on ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related requirements.
Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining and operating the system by which management reviews and analyzes key internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
Lead supplemental statutory control procedures in support of management’s assessment regarding compliance with the NAIC’s Model Audit Rule and other statutory reporting requirements
Collaborate with actuarial, finance, and internal audit teams to assess emerging risks and ensure comprehensive SOX and MAR controls coverage
Work closely with the office of the CAO to determine planning materiality, in-scope financial statement accounts, related business processes, associated risks of financial misstatement, and key ICFR controls
Maintain updated control documentation (narratives, flowcharts, risk control matrices)
Coordinate with external auditor to ensure effective and efficient audit, minimizing intrusion to business operations
Oversee the annual walkthrough process
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience to offset degree
5-7 years of experience in Internal/External Audit
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), and the NAIC’s Model Audit Rule
Apply thorough understanding of financial statement materiality, risk assessment methodologies, and scoping practices for internal audit
Evaluate and test internal controls by designing, implementing, and documenting effective control frameworks
Analyze and assess control deficiencies, and prepare clear, actionable reports for senior leadership and external auditors
Collaborate with external auditors and facilitate audit procedures with minimal disruption to business operations
Organize, prioritize, and manage quarterly and annual review cycles, as well as multiple projects simultaneously
Lead shared resources, direct cross-functional teams, and mentor junior staff and interns
Communicate effectively, engage with executive management, external auditors, and other key stakeholders using strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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