Senior Manager, Financial Controls Advisory (Hybrid)

Intact Insurance U.S.; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with 12% annual contributions

Mental health resources

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Intact Insurance U.S. is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Controls Advisory to lead SOX 404 and ICFR programs in our Plymouth, MN office on a hybrid basis. You will drive control design, remediation, and governance across regions, partnering with Finance, Risk, Compliance and Audit teams.

We value deep experience in internal controls, IFRS, and financial governance, with strong communication and project leadership. CPA or equivalent is preferred and insurance sector exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in internal controls, SOX, and financial governance in a large org.
• Proven record leading large-scale control and finance transformations.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing complex projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• CPA or equivalent is preferred; insurance sector experience is a plus.
• Data and analytics skills with SQL, Power BI, Visio, and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICFR risk assessments and identify control gaps with cross‑functional teams.
• Drive ICFR remediation and control uplift roadmaps balancing risk and effort.
• Guide business stakeholders on control design and sustainability.
• Coach project team members on SOX and ICFR activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare ICFR analyses for leadership.

Skills

Internal controls

SOX compliance

IFRS knowledge

Communication

Project management

SQL

Power BI

Excel advanced

Education

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Visio

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact, we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our promise to you.

Who We Are

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups.

Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is for our U.S. team.

The opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Manager, Financial Controls Advisory to join our Internal Audit in our Plymouth, MN office on a hybrid schedule. This role is focused on the operational execution, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise internal control programs. This role leads SOX 404 compliance and ICFR control uplift initiatives, drives process and control enhancements across the organization, and provides advisory leadership to project teams. Acts as a strategic liaison between business units, Group Financial Control, and Audit partners to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely delivery of control objectives. Some of the Senior Manager, Financial Controls Advisory responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate alignment and integration with key organizational initiatives, including finance transformations and systems implementations, to ensure internal control requirements are embedded into design and execution.
• Lead enterprise ICFR risk assessments, identify control gaps, and develop pragmatic mitigation strategies in collaboration with Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Corporate Audit Services.
• Lead and prioritize the ICFR remediation and control uplift roadmap, balancing risk, effort, and business impact.
• Provide guidance and challenge to business stakeholders on control design and sustainability.
• Coach and review work products of project team members or contributors supporting SOX and ICFR activities.
• Establish consistent methodologies, standards, and documentation practices across regions and processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on ICFR matters, managing scope alignment, issue resolution, and timely closure of audit requests.
• Work closely with the Group Financial Control team and prepare and/or review analysis and deliverables.
• Review ICFR and control uplift working papers for all business processes and regions.
• Prepare and present concise, risk-focused updates to senior leadership on ICFR maturity, control deficiencies, and remediation progress, including key themes, trends, and recommended actions

The expertise you bring

• 8+ years of experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial governance within a large organization.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale control and finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong technical knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in financial institution sector, particularly insurance.
• Demonstrated expertise in data and analytics tools, including SQL, Power BI, Visio, and advanced Excel, with a proven ability to analyze, visualize, and present complex information effectively.

Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role, experience and skillset of the candidate. The following ranges displayed reflect the target base salary for new hires; however, your recruiter will provide more specific compensation details during the hiring process. The typical base salary range for this position is: $162,000 - $190,000 based on the factors aforementioned. In addition to base salary, full time Intact employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to include but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

This position will remain posted until a final candidate is selected. Once the role is filled, this job posting will be removed.

Why choose Intact

We live our Values:

We are committed to acting with the highest of ethical standards through our five core values: integrity, respect, customer driven, excellence and social responsibility.

Our commitment to Diversity:

Founded in our values, we see diversity as a strength and aspire to create an environment where everyone can be themselves, grow and succeed. Together, we will stand up for what’s right to build an inclusive society.

Manage your Time:

What you accomplish matters more than hours in the office. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment in which you perform your best. Our Time-Off and Flexible Work Arrangement options help foster a healthy work-life balance.

Check out our Glassdoor reviews to see why people love working for Intact!

Our promise to you

Our Values are foundational to our success at Intact. You’ll make a difference every day when you live our Values, do your best work, are open to change, and invest in yourself.

In return, we promise you support, opportunities, and performance-led financial rewards in a flexible work environment where you can:

• Shape the future: Help us lead an insurance transformation to better protect people, businesses, and society.
• Win as a team: Collaborate with inspiring people to do your best work every day and together, stand up for what is right.
• Grow with us: Refresh and reinvent your skills, learn from our diverse teams, lift others up, and grow.

About Intact

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions we are experts at what we do. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups. Today, we help protect over a dozen industries with tailored coverages and services.