SOX 404 Manager: Strategic Insurance Controls

Cornerstone Search Partners, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Search Partners, Inc. is seeking a Manager, SOX 404 Compliance to lead a complex program in a regulated insurance environment. You will partner across Finance, IT, Actuarial and Compliance to drive controls and process improvements.

The role offers senior visibility, collaboration with external auditors and a chance to influence the control environment while expanding industry expertise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SOX, Internal Audit or Public Accounting.
• 3+ years of insurance industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404, COSO, ICFR and financial reporting risks.
• Understanding of GAAP and NAIC statutory accounting.
• Experience with ITGCs and automated controls.
• CPA, CIA or CISA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end SOX 404 program, including risk assessment, scoping, testing and deficiency evaluation.
• Provide advisory support across finance, operations, IT and regulatory processes.
• Interact with Internal Audit and external auditors as a SOX SME.
• Oversee IT General Controls, automated controls, data flows and system interfaces.
• Support technology initiatives, digital transformation and GRC projects.
• Present risks and program updates to senior leadership and Audit Committees.
• Engage with SEC, PCAOB, COSO and NAIC regulatory requirements.

Skills

SOX

Internal Audit

Public Accounting

Education

CPA

CIA

CISA

Job description

Cornerstone Search Partners, Inc. is seeking a Manager, SOX 404 Compliance to lead a complex program in a regulated insurance environment. You will partner across Finance, IT, Actuarial and Compliance to drive controls and process improvements.

The role offers senior visibility, collaboration with external auditors and a chance to influence the control environment while expanding industry expertise.