Enterprise Internal Controls Lead

Financial Edge

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 240,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

The Westaim Corporation, in partnership with CC Capital, seeks an experienced Internal Controls Lead for its Ceres Life Insurance platform in New York. You will design and implement enterprise-wide control frameworks to protect assets and ensure governance.

Working with Finance, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Legal, you will drive remediation, monitor control effectiveness, and support regulatory examinations while enabling efficient business operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Accounting/Finance/Related field.
Master's degree or MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, internal audit, accounting, ERM, or financial governance.
Experience in life insurance or regulated financial institutions preferred.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise internal control frameworks.
Experience supporting external audits and regulatory examinations.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the enterprise internal control framework aligned with company strategy and regulatory expectations.
Establish standardized control methodologies, documentation standards, and governance processes across all functions.
Create enterprise-wide risk and control matrices (RCMs) and control documentation.
Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of financial, operational, and technology controls.