Lead MAR/SOX Controls Auditor — Hybrid

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America; Town of Bethlehem (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,210 - 141,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is seeking a Lead Specialist, General Audit, to support the Internal Audit Controls Assurance team in assessing and executing internal controls over financial reporting. This hybrid role focuses on MAR/SOX testing, documentation, and remediation with collaboration across business units.

You will work with process owners and external auditors, leveraging data analytics to enhance control effectiveness and timely certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of internal or external audit experience with SOX/MAR.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin or MIS; Master’s preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication, analytical and PM skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple priorities.
• Accreditations (CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) or MBA are a plus.
• Experience with TeamMate+ is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support annual risk assessment, scoping, and planning activities.
• Conduct MAR/SCOPING activities and finalize MAR program scope.
• Review results with stakeholders and assist MAR lifecycle execution.
• Apply data analytics, automation, and AI to improve scoping and planning.
• Monitor testing progress and assist with deficiency remediation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare evidence/documentation.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure testing completeness.

Skills

Audit experience

SOX MAR

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

TeamMate+

Professional accreditations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TeamMate+

Job description

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is seeking a Lead Specialist, General Audit, to support the Internal Audit Controls Assurance team in assessing and executing internal controls over financial reporting. This hybrid role focuses on MAR/SOX testing, documentation, and remediation with collaboration across business units.

You will work with process owners and external auditors, leveraging data analytics to enhance control effectiveness and timely certifications.