IT SOX Lead

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Education matching gift program

Adoption assistance

Dependent tuition program

Job summary

Jackson National Life Insurance Company in Lansing, MI seeks an IT SOX Lead to manage Sarbanes-Oxley and Model Audit Rule compliance for IT controls. You will coordinate with internal and external auditors, perform risk assessments, and lead control design and remediation efforts to protect financial reporting integrity.

You will drive scoping, education, and continuous improvement across IT and business functions, including emerging technologies and automation, while aligning with departmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of information system audit, internal control, or risk management experience.
• SOX program experience.
• Insurance or financial services experience preferred.
• SEC experience preferred.
• Big 4 auditing experience preferred.
• CI(S)A / CISSP / CRISC / CISM / PMP / CIA or equivalent IT/audit qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT SOX and Model Audit Rule compliance for financial reporting.
• Educate IT control owners and coordinate training.
• Define scope for IT testing across processes and systems.
• Analyze IT general and application controls for improvement, including automation and AI.
• Support system implementations affecting internal controls over financial reporting.
• Collaborate with internal/external auditors for testing and evaluation of controls.
• Assess deficiencies and advise on remediation with process owners.
• Aggregate deficiencies and report conclusions.
• Engage with all functions as a subject matter expert on IT ICFR.
• Assist in evaluating IT risks for third-party service organizations.
• Support department and company strategic goals.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

IT controls

Information security

Third-party risks

Communication skills

Project management

Deadline driven

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Accounting

Job description

Job Purpose

The IT SOX Lead manages the execution of the Company's compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") and the Model Audit Rule, including coordination with external and internal auditors, on information technology controls. In addition, the IT SOX Lead performs risk assessments, planning, complex process improvement and control assessments, and serves as a subject matter expert on the topic of information technology related internal controls.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of the Company's compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and the Model Audit Rule.
• Facilitate IT control owner education and training.
• Participate in the scoping exercise for determining processes in scope for testing to ensure IT systems and tools are appropriately considered.
• Analyze design of the Company's IT general controls and IT application controls relevant to financial reporting to identify opportunities for improvement, including automation, artificial intelligence, and other forms of emerging technologies.
• Support system implementations / upgrades for any applications impacting internal controls over financial reporting.
• Work closely with the Company's internal and external audit teams to facilitate testing and evaluation of IT general controls and IT application controls.
• Evaluate impact of information technology control deficiencies and advise process and control owners on remediation efforts.
• Participate in deficiency aggregation analysis and report on conclusions.
• Interact with all functions and departments, serving as a subject matter expert on information technology internal control over financial reporting matters.
• Support the business in evaluating IT risks and controls for third-party service organizations.
• Support the strategic goals of the department and Company.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding and working knowledge of IT internal controls over financial reporting, information security and third-party risks, controls, and common practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with associates at all levels within and outside of the organization. Strong organizational skills, project management skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. Strong team player with strong professional and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and establish priorities to meet tight deadlines. Ability to meet job requirements with a positive and productive attitude. Continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree , preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, or closely related field, required.
5+ years of information system audit, internal control, or risk management experience required.
• SOX program experience required.
• Insurance or financial services experience preferred.
• SEC experience preferred.
• "Big 4" auditing experience preferred.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other recognized IT or audit qualification preferred.

Benefits

• Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program.

Company Culture

At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job.

The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

Facilities

Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.

Corporate Structure

Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC-registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary. Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA.

Contact

To learn more about Jackson's financial strength and results, visit jackson.com.