ICFR & SOX Lead — Internal Controls Master (Remote)

Mercury Insurance Co.; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Flexible work from anywhere in the U.S

Job summary

Mercury Insurance Co. is seeking a senior leader to oversee Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and SOX/MAR compliance within Corporate Audit.

You will plan, test, coordinate, and follow up on controls, partnering with IT, control owners, and external auditors to strengthen governance over financial reporting. The role requires 5–10 years in SOX/ICFR or related areas, a business-related degree, and preferably CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field; accounting/finance preferred.
• Professional certifications (CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE) preferred.
• 5–10 years in SOX/ICFR, internal or external auditing, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICFR, SOX, and MAR compliance activities with planning and oversight.
• Coordinate with IT, control owners, and external auditors for timely delivery.
• Review workpapers and documentation for audit-quality standards.
• Develop and enhance ICFR program with consistent methods.
• Monitor management action plans and remediation efforts.
• Advise on control design and remediation requirements; report status and risk.
• Identify opportunities to use AI/automation to improve ICFR testing.

Skills

SOX compliance

ICFR

risk assessment

audit coordination

communication

data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related field

CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred

Tools

Workiva

Alteryx

Job description

Mercury Insurance Co. is seeking a senior leader to oversee Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and SOX/MAR compliance within Corporate Audit.

You will plan, test, coordinate, and follow up on controls, partnering with IT, control owners, and external auditors to strengthen governance over financial reporting. The role requires 5–10 years in SOX/ICFR or related areas, a business-related degree, and preferably CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE certification.