Hybrid SOX & Internal Controls Director

Aegon; United States; Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Aegon in the United States seeks a seasoned SOX Controls Lead to oversee day-to-day execution of the SOX program across global units, coordinating with Finance, Operations and Technology. You will own risk assessment, control design, documentation and reporting, partner with external auditors, and drive remediation with process owners, senior management and the Audit Committee.

The role requires cross-functional leadership, strong communication, and a track record delivering controls in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• Strong experience in internal controls, audit or risk management.
• Experience with SOX compliance and financial reporting controls.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee evaluation and design of internal controls.
• Recommend improvements to controls and processes.
• Oversee documentation and timing of consolidated reporting for internal controls and SOX.
• Lead SOX risk assessment and scoping for global SOX efforts.
• Develop and implement goals, policies and procedures for internal controls over financial reporting and SOX.
• Prepare and present updates to senior management and audit committees.
• Coordinate with external auditors for assessment planning and timelines.
• Prioritize actions within multi-year SOX plans.
• Develop and implement systems to capture and track control deficiencies globally.
• Support testing of design and operating effectiveness of ICFR.
• Coordinate SOX reporting with global units and action plans with process owners.
• Assist in collection of representations and certifications across units.
• Support the Disclosure Committee and audit committee reporting.

Skills

Leadership/people management

Internal controls & risk management

SOX compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation & process mapping

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or relevant field

CPA

Tools

Coupled with internal controls knowledge

Job description

Aegon in the United States seeks a seasoned SOX Controls Lead to oversee day-to-day execution of the SOX program across global units, coordinating with Finance, Operations and Technology. You will own risk assessment, control design, documentation and reporting, partner with external auditors, and drive remediation with process owners, senior management and the Audit Committee.

The role requires cross-functional leadership, strong communication, and a track record delivering controls in