Senior Associate - Financial Controllers Lead

New York Life Insurance Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance their internal control over financial reporting. This hybrid role involves supporting the development and maintenance of governance standards, executing testing programs, and collaborating with various business units to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting or finance, with significant experience in internal controls and financial reporting. Join a company that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, fostering both personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Adoption Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Programs

Leave Programs

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in internal control over financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Insurance and Actuarial businesses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of MAR/SOX Program governance.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure compliance with MAR/SOX requirements.

Skills

Internal Control Oversight

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per month

This role is a hybrid position. Once a month in the NY Office.

Ensure organizational standards, governance and practices for the company’s internal control over financial reporting complies with the NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

Responsibilities include:

1. Support the on-going development and maintenance of the NYL MAR/SOX Program governance, policies, standards and procedures.
2. Support the Financial Controls Unit (FCU) Manager to execute the day-to-day activities of the MAR/SOX program.
3. Responsible for the execution of the testing program for all business process, IT general controls, application controls, end user computing, and third-party service provider controls that impact financial reporting.
4. Support the FCU Manager with materiality and scoping of all business process and IT general controls that impact financial reporting.
5. Work with process and control owners to develop remediation strategies to address deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting.
6. Responsible for the evaluation of system implementation and conversions impact on internal control over financial reporting to determine key controls have been designed and subjected to implementation (user acceptance) testing prior to go-live.
7. Responsible for the evaluation for testing source data (e.g., extract files, control reports, etc.) used in the execution of controls to ensure completeness and accuracy.
8. Collaborate with business units to assess consistency of the application of MAR/SOX Program requirements.
9. Assist with developing and contributing to the tools that support the MAR/SOX Program (SharePoint, Auditboard, etc.).
10. Assist with the development and compilation of executive level presentations on the state of internal control over financial reporting for the MAR/SOX Program.
11. Support the development, maintenance and delivery of MAR/SOX Program training curriculum.
12. Support coordination with internal/external risk and control functions (e.g., Risk Management, Corporate Audit, Corporate Compliance, external auditor) to improve integration of governance, risk and compliance functions.
13. Act as liaison with Corporate Audit, external auditor and state regulators for internal control over financial reporting issues.
14. Proactively collaborate with the first, second and third lines of defense to drive awareness, accountability and additional oversight in the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
15. Proactively participate in various risks and controls committees and/or working groups of NYL as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree with emphasis or concentration in Accounting, Finance
2. Minimum of 4 years of experience in roles with major responsibilities for oversight of and/or testing internal control over financial reporting is required
3. Basic knowledge of Service Organization Control reports (e.g., SOC1s) is required
4. Strong knowledge of Insurance and Actuarial businesses is preferred
5. Big four experience is required
6. CPA or CIA is preferred
7. Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage and supervise staff/consultants in a highly productive environment
8. Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with various levels of management, internal customers and auditors
9. Team oriented. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and shift priorities as necessary
10. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Visio, Power Point and SharePoint is required

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $95,000-$162,500

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

Job Requisition ID: 91650