Head of Internal Controls & Risk Governance

Financial Edge; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceres Life Insurance is seeking the Head of Internal Controls to design, implement, and continuously enhance an enterprise-wide framework. You will partner with Finance, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Legal to ensure robust controls, regulatory readiness, and accountable governance.

You will lead risk assessments, monitor control effectiveness, and drive efficiency through automation while mentoring the internal controls team and supporting external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 10+ years in internal controls, internal audit, or financial governance in financial services preferred.
• Experience in life insurance or regulated financial institutions is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Professional certifications such as CPA/CIA/CISA/CRMA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the enterprise internal control framework.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Legal, and executive leadership.
• Lead risk assessments and control monitoring programs across the organization.
• Support audit responses and regulatory examinations with thorough documentation.
• Drive process improvements and automation to strengthen control environments.

Skills

COSO framework

Governance & risk

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA/Master's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

GRC tools

Job description

Ceres Life Insurance is seeking the Head of Internal Controls to design, implement, and continuously enhance an enterprise-wide framework. You will partner with Finance, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Legal to ensure robust controls, regulatory readiness, and accountable governance.

You will lead risk assessments, monitor control effectiveness, and drive efficiency through automation while mentoring the internal controls team and supporting external audits.