Head of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)

• Own and lead the evaluation design and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting including quarterly certifications and testing. This includes building the framework and liaising with leadership teams across the organization to ensure a strong control environment introducing and implementing plans for tracking progress against our controls. Etc.
• Oversee coordination with external auditors and lead the identification resolution and ongoing enhancement of audit findings and control opportunities. Partner with leadership teams to ensure control tracking accurately reflects progress action items ownership and timing.
• Oversee Control and Review calendars and key accounting processes supporting GAAP and statutory reporting
• Manage audit issue documentation root cause analysis and risk mitigation plans
• Present information on audit control framework to Audit Committee as well as executive leadership
• Support SOX readiness and policy management aligned to company growth
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate controls across systems acquisitions and new products; ensuring the framework is in place for all areas of the organization

• Lead both direct and indirect reports globally and domestically focused on talent development building an inclusive team and environment and role modeling an agile mindset through change and ambiguity.
• Inspire others and drive culture of continuous improvement curiosity open communication feedback and accountability
• Develop the next generation of leaders who can build strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate knowledge transfer and talent mobility
• Create structures and processes for enterprise mindset

• 15 + years of experience in accounting audit or internal controls roles
• Deep knowledge of GAAP statutory accounting and auditing standards
• Proven experience designing and testing internal controls
• Experience working directly with external auditors

• CPA CIA CISA or equivalent certification
• Experience with SOX SOC reporting and service organization controls
• Background in process improvement and control automation
• Ability to influence senior leaders and audit committees
• Experience working on the control environment of an insurance company

What We Do

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