Sr. Financial Controls Advisor

Job Summary

The Sr. Financial Controls Advisor partners with leaders and stakeholders across the company to provide dedicated financial risk and controls expertise.  This position will be a trusted advisor to business areas to ensure the health and efficiency of the internal control environment.  The position will also be responsible for making valuable recommendations to improve processes and to strengthen the design and execution of controls.  This position plays a key role in preparing the functional areas for the internal and external audit processes.

The Sr. Financial Controls Advisor will report to a Manager / Director, Financial Controls and will be embedded within assigned functional teams in order to build partnership and trust with those teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify risks in the financial reporting process and ensure appropriate risk-based controls are in place to mitigate those risks
• 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
• Take a hands-on approach in the development of control documentation. This position will often prepare drafts of control language and attributes for management’s review
• Develop a detailed understanding of business processes and prepare various documents to communicate understanding to team members and internal/external auditors
• Act as a point of contact with internal/external audit to resolve questions and issues with respect to internal controls.
• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA or CIA preferred
• 4+ years of progressive experience auditing internal controls, preferably in public accounting
• Experience designing, testing and implementing internal controls and reviewing business processes
• Advanced knowledge of Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) and NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR)
• Insurance industry experience helpful

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to interact with various levels of management to set priorities and meet objectives
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
• 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% Travel Required (approximate)
• 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%, if not located in Des Moines

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