Manager, FAC Risk and Control (FRC)

pru; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Leave

401(k) Match

Pension Plan

Wellness Program

Work/Life Resources

Education Benefit

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Prudential is seeking a strategic Finance & Accounting leader to oversee SOX and MAR controls across PGIM. The role supports risk and control transformations, fosters a culture of integrity, and collaborates with Internal Audit, Regulatory teams, and PwC.

The position requires an on-site presence three days a week, with details provided by the manager. CPA is preferred and expertise in financial reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating design and operating effectiveness of controls (SOX/MAR).
• Ability to scope and recommend coverage for financial controls.
• Resident expert in internal controls over financial reporting.
• Knowledge of PGIM and Prudential reporting close processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact for PGIM's SOX and MAR controls.
• Assist in identifying, designing and testing controls for strategic initiatives.
• Analyze control issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, Operational Risk & Compliance, and PwC for alignment and execution.
• Act as trusted advisor, building stakeholder relationships and upholding integrity.

Skills

SOX controls

MAR controls

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Governance

CPA (preferred)

Microsoft CoPilot

Education

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft CoPilot

Job description

Job Classification: Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join our team, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career-growing your skills and advancing your profession within one of the world's leading financial services institutions.

We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader for this critical manager role in the FRC team. This position provides support for the oversight of SOX and MAR controls inclusive of those that span across Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM). You will also provide support for ongoing transformations, change leadership, and continuous improvement in Prudential's evolving risk and control landscape with respect to internal controls over financial reporting. Additionally, you will also help foster a culture of trust, inclusion, and continuous improvement, aligned with Prudential's core values.

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence 3 days per week. Your manager will provide additional details relative to days you are expected to be on-site.

What you'll do:

• Main contact to provide support for PGIM's extensive number of SOX and MAR controls.


• Support financial reporting control efforts by assisting in the identification, design and testing of key controls for new and evolving strategic initiatives, ensuring robust risk management and regulatory compliance throughout transformation.


• Assist in identifying and developing control issues as they arise, analyzing root causes, and partnering with management to design and implement meaningful actions that address underlying problems, ensuring control design is adequate and enhanced controls are operating effectively.


• Coordinate extensively with Prudential's control partners, including Internal Audit, PGIM's Operational Risk and Compliance teams, and the Company's external auditor, PwC, to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective execution of risk and control initiatives.


• Serve as a trusted advisor and partner across the enterprise, fostering stakeholder relationships and upholding Prudential's standards of integrity.

What you'll need:

• Experience in evaluating risks and controls (both design and operating effectiveness), including an understanding of SOX and MAR requirements


• Determining scope and recommending coverage


• Becoming resident expert in internal controls over financial reporting


• Knowledge of Prudential's PGIM businesses and operations


• Knowledge of PGIM's financial reporting close processes


• Works independently and delivers high quality outputs


• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills


• Demonstrated success in achieving long-term goals while managing short-term challenges


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a challenging environment


• Manage/oversight of cosourcing resources


• Clear and effective writing skills


• Uses strong influencing skills to achieve objectives


• CPA designation strongly preferred


• Knowledge of Microsoft CoPilot

What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $114,500.00 to $188,900.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.


• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).


• Company-funded pension plan.


• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.


• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.


• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for em