Manager, Internal Controls - IT

Job Summary

The Manager, Financial Controls partners with leaders and stakeholders within various departments to provide dedicated financial risk and controls expertise.  The Manager will lead a small team of risk and control professionals and will interact with all levels of management. The Manager, Financial Controls will be a trusted advisor to the business functional area to ensure the quality, health and efficiency of the internal control environment.  The Manager will make valuable recommendations to improve processes and to strengthen the design and execution of controls.  The Manager will be a primary point of contact with internal and external auditors in conducting control testing. 

The Manager, Financial Controls will report directly to the AVP, Financial Controls, but be embedded within the business functional team in order to build partnership and trust.  The Manager, Financial Controls will lead a team of Internal Controls Analysts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify risks in the company wide IT processes as well as financial reporting processes as needed to ensure appropriate risk-based controls are in place to mitigate those risks
• Provide internal control expertise related to ITGCs, application controls, key reports and consultation to the functional area(s) assigned and related projects.
• Act as a primary point of contact with internal/external audit to resolve questions and issues with respect to internal controls within the IT function
• Develop a client service model and team to drive active collaboration with and engagement
• Provide consultation and advice to functional teams in the design and execution of controls
• Communicate with and educate process owners on the benefit and importance of internal controls
• Develop a detailed understanding of business processes and prepare/review various documents to communicate understanding to team members and internal/external auditors
• Conduct “pre-audit” reviews of key controls to ensure quality, adherence to standards and reduce the risk of control deficiencies
• Develop strong working relationships with process owners and their teams
• Drive continued development and building of a risk management culture through coordination of employee awareness and training programs that emphasize the importance of risk management
• Partner with process and control owners in control gap remediation
• Make recommendations on the decommissioning of obsolete controls associated with the significant changes in process due to the Modernization initiative
• Oversee staff development aspects including training/development, overseeing workflow, and motivation of employees

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (Accounting, Management Information Systems, Finance preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive audit or internal controls experience, preferably in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry experience with a focus on IT controls and audit
• 2+ years of experience leading or managing a team
• CPA, CIA, CISA preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) and NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR)
• Advanced knowledge of ITGCs, application controls, key reports, and SOC1s
• Insurance industry experience helpful
• Demonstrated leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding and demonstrated experience with the COSO framework
• Comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices and procedures
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to take initiative
• Ability to coach and develop a team
• Experience designing, testing and implementing internal controls and reviewing business processes
• Ability to interact with various levels of management to set priorities and meet objectives
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and courage to challenge existing processes
• Strong Analytical and Intuitive skills
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks & prioritize in fast paced environment
• Self-directed individual who works well with teams
• Embraces and demonstrates F&G’s cultural values
• Ability to work in an office work environment
• Must be able to sit for extended period of time while utilizing a computer or multiple computer monitors
• This position may require limited amount of travel within the U.S

Other Requirements

• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to travel up to 10%

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