Hybrid Manager, Internal Controls

at Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

• Job title: Manager, Internal Controls
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $89,310 - $134,870 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chesterfield, United States

About the role

• Manager, Internal Controls ensuring financial reporting compliance at RGA through effective internal control policies. Collaborating with teams and leading process improvement efforts across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops company-wide internal control policy and procedures
• Partners with business process owners to ensure financial reporting control requirements are met, and provides guidance on effective internal control procedures and related evidence
• Trains users on Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Internal Control system functionality and supports users and stakeholders during all phases of system development
• Partners with business process and control owners to develop, document, and communicate internal control procedures used to meet SOX financial reporting requirements and ongoing business needs
• Works with management to modify controls and process documentation as needed based on changes in the business, changes in reporting requirements, and/or audit findings
• Reviews existing internal control financial reporting and business processes on a continuous basis
• Works with management to standardize processes across legal entities and offices, implement automated controls, and eliminate redundant/unnecessary controls to increase effectiveness and efficiency
• Leads and/or participates in finance, IT and business process improvement projects
• Evaluates the impact of changes and proposes improvements that sufficiently and effectively address business and financial reporting needs as they relate to internal controls
• Administers the internal control system that houses management internal control documentation, quarterly certifications, management risk assessments, and gap analyses
• Leads and/or participates in the training of RGA associates
• Works with management (corporate and divisional) on the design, implementation, and documentation of SOX business process controls
• Documents current-state and future-state processes and performs gap analysis
• Facilitates on-going training and support as necessary
• Facilitates communication between business owners, finance, IT, and audit
• Develops and maintains relationships with SEC reporting, consolidations, divisional finance, and statutory reporting
• Serves as a key contact for inquiries related to internal control, accounting, and corporate controller’s policy and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or equivalent related work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of External or Internal Audit, Change Management, Quality Assurance
• 8 or more years of experience in Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Business Analysis experience is a desired asset
• Experience using Audit and project management methodologies is a preferred asset
• Insurance/Reinsurance industry experience would be ideal but not a requisite
• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Reporting experience is a preferred asset
• Experience with managing/maintaining internal controls system(s) is a preferred asset
• Intermediate Word, Visio, and Excel skills
• Advanced oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge
• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
• Ability to negotiate with external clients on specifications and estimates, meeting their needs while considering the impact on systems and resources
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
• Advanced level of investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to train internal associates and external clients on internal control system capabilities and processes
• Advanced organizational skills including handling multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously and the ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
• Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
• Advanced level of skills in customer relationship management and change management
• General business knowledge

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work arrangements