Business Controls Director

Texas Life Insurance Company; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Professional development

401k with company match and profit/bon

Job summary

Texas Life Insurance Company in Waco seeks a seasoned Internal Controls Leader to oversee ICFR/MAR across the organization, strengthen the control framework, and coordinate with auditors.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 7+ years in control/audit, CPA/CIA/CISA preferred, and strong Excel/SharePoint skills. Onsite in Texas with a base salary of $150k–$170k and competitive benefits, including retirement plans and incentive programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a control-related role, with preference for audit management experience.
• Experience in internal audit or public accounting is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and statutory accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Become the expert of Texas Life's control environment and the current key control framework.
• Assist the business with new initiatives, including system conversions/updates and changes in processes.
• Assessing Operational Controls and ICFR/MAR impact; identify control gaps and help design, test and implement new controls.
• Lead the execution of management's ICFR/MAR risk assessment and scoping.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the ICFR/MAR program structure and governance.
• Stay up to date on changes impacting controls and partner with stakeholders.
• Lead remediation plans for control deficiencies across Operations, IT and Finance.
• Support the business during auditors' walkthroughs and testing.
• Keep current on best practices through industry participation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to cross-departmental teams and auditors.

Skills

Audit management

Controls testing

Analytical thinking

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

This newly created position will play a critical role in overseeing and ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls across the Texas Life organization. This position will be a key role within the company and will help monitor and implement controls in order to institute best practices, prevent financial loss and protect against fraud.

What's in it for you?

• With us, you'll be able to achieve the work/life balance you're looking for, with a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Our benefits include tuition reimbursement, paid maternity leave, professional development, 401k with company match and profit sharing, and participation in two bonus programs.

Major Responsibilities:

• Become the expert of Texas Life's control environment and the current key control framework.
• Assist the business with new initiatives, including new system conversions / implementations / updates, changes in processes and procedures, new accounting standards, and various special projects by:
• Assessing Operational Controls and ICFR / MAR impact, participate in control analysis, identify control gaps, help design, test and implement new controls, and ensure appropriate controls documentation.
• Lead the execution of management's ICFR / MAR risk assessment and scoping activities to ensure proper risk identification, process mapping, and controls linkage for a sustainable internal control framework.
• Contribute to the continued enhancement of the ICFR / MAR program structure, governance, and operating model, including recommendations for both controls and processes.
• Stay up to date on internal and external changes that may impact the design or operation of controls and partner with the appropriate stakeholders to assist with making changes.
• Lead the remediation plans for control deficiencies identified in Operations, IT and Finance, including documentation of management's control assessment and coordination / communication of conclusions to senior management and internal / external auditors.
• Support the business during the auditor's execution of business process walkthroughs and internal control testing.
• Keep current on best practices and latest thinking regarding processes and controls through active participation in industry forums and roundtables.
• Act as a trusted advisor, fostering strong relationships across departments, as well as internal and external auditors.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a control related role, with preference for candidates with audit management experience, and experience in internal audit or public accounting.
• Life Insurance operations experience, preferably in an audit capacity; ICFR and/or MAR experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of US Statutory accounting principles; GAAP experience a plus.
• Self-starter with strong analytical capabilities, good organization and project management skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and SharePoint
• Strong interpersonal skills

Required Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance or related field.

CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred

Location of Position:

Waco, Texas - Work in this position must be performed onsite.

Base salary/hourly rate range for this position in Texas is between $150,000 and $170,000. Please note that specific compensation decisions are based upon a variety of job-related factors as permitted by law, including geographic location, credentials, skills, education, training and experience.

Texas Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas Life Insurance Company strives to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment where all associates feel valued, respected, and supported.

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current associates, without discrimination.

A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about accommodation will be treated as confidential.