Internal Controls Manager: MAR & SOC Programs Lead

Job Juncture; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is recruiting an Internal Controls Manager for a leading US healthcare insurer. The role partners with Finance, IT, Operations and Compliance to ensure MAR/SOC control integrity, audit readiness, and regulator alignment.

Accountabilities include managing MAR/SOC testing across 200+ controls, coordinating external auditors, and driving remediation. Strong SOX, ICFR, and analytics experience are required, with CPA/CIA preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive audit experience, preferably including Model Audit Rule/SOX 404 and SOC reporting.
• Knowledge of insurance operations; healthcare insurance experience preferred.
• Experience in a financial services organization and/or public accounting is a plus.
• Experience with audit sampling and internal controls testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with AuditBoard or an equivalent audit management platform.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of MAR and SOC program activities, including creation and maintenance of process documentation, walk-throughs, testing, and reporting.
• Coordinate management's risk assessment of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with MAR requirements.
• Maintain and enhance MAR control frameworks, process narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and testing protocols.
• Manage the annual SOC examination lifecycle, including scope definition, mapping controls to relevant control objectives, and organizational readiness.
• Review and validate SOC deliverables, including updating SOC reports and coordinating and monitoring external auditors through walk-throughs, testing, and reporting.
• Track and manage MAR and SOC deficiencies, including root cause analysis, remediation plans, and validation of corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary liaison with management and external auditors on MAR and SOC inquiries, testing, and project management.
• Monitor changes in MAR and SOC standards and assess their impact on the program and organization.
• Direct and oversee audit staff assigned to MAR and SOC activities, providing performance and development feedback.
• Communicate with Audit Plan Managers on budget, timelines, and status of MAR and SOC activities to ensure timely delivery through each phase of the annual cycle.

Skills

MAR/SOC controls

ICFR

Audit

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or CIA certification

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

Job Juncture is recruiting an Internal Controls Manager for a leading US healthcare insurer. The role partners with Finance, IT, Operations and Compliance to ensure MAR/SOC control integrity, audit readiness, and regulator alignment.

Accountabilities include managing MAR/SOC testing across 200+ controls, coordinating external auditors, and driving remediation. Strong SOX, ICFR, and analytics experience are required, with CPA/CIA preferred.