SOX Auditor

Primerica; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer/

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account & Health SAV

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Company-sponsored social and philanthr

Job summary

Primerica is seeking a SOX Auditor to design and execute the Company’s SOX and ERM programs. You will evaluate financial statement risks, test controls, and report findings to management while collaborating with Internal Audit and external auditors.

The role requires 2–3 years in audit or risk/compliance and a solid understanding of COSO framework with strong communication skills. Hybrid schedule: onsite Mon–Wed, remote Thu–Fri.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field.
• 2-3 years of audit, risk management, or compliance experience.
• SOX experience with COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework.
• Strong accounting knowledge and SOX methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial statement risks and test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Coordinate testing with Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Maintain the enterprise risk register and assist ERM initiatives.
• Partner with process owners to improve controls over new processes.
• Prepare risk reporting for management and communicate results.

Skills

SOX controls

COSO

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Process mapping

MS Office

Communication

Test strategies

Education

BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Join Our TeamIn 2025, USA Today recognized Primerica as a Top Workplace USA for the fifth year in a row, and Newsweek named Primerica one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year. In 2024, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica as a Top Workplace for the eleventh consecutive year, and Forbes recognized Primerica as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for the fifth year in a row. In addition, for the tenth time Primerica has been voted a Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine. Primerica is a great place to work! Join our team to experience what it’s like to work at “one of the best places to work in the metro Atlanta”.About this PositionThe SOX Auditor plays a key role in the design and execution of the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley (“SOX”) Compliance Program and Enterprise Risk Management Program (“ERM”). This role is responsible for evaluating financial statement risks, testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and reporting findings/gaps to management. The SOX Auditor will also act as management’s liaison to facilitate the testing of SOX controls by Internal Audit and the external auditors. This position will work with process owners to ensure that financial reporting processes are adequately designed and executed to identify material misstatements. These responsibilities include ensuring that existing internal controls are documented accurately and helping business leaders design or enhance controls over new processes. Further, the position will partner with process owners to evaluate the impact of internal control deficiencies and communicate results from the testing process.The SOX Auditor will support the Company’s ERM program by maintaining the enterprise risk register, coordinating and facilitating risk assessments, developing risk reporting for management, and assisting with other ERM initiatives and projects as needed.This is a hybrid role: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday onsite. Thursday and Friday remote.This role is not eligible for sponsorship, now or in the future.The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000.Responsibilities & QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesRequired:BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related fieldMinimum of 2-3 years of related work experience in internal/external audit, risk management, or complianceSOX experience with a strong understanding of the COSO Internal Control-Integrated FrameworkMust have a firm grasp of technical accounting and SOX methodologies (controls design, risk assessment, testing strategies, etc.) and knowledge of process flow mapping, design and documentation of controls, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plansPreferred:CPA, CIA, CISA or other industry-relevant designationFinancial services and/or insurance industry experienceProgram/project management experienceKnowledge of IT/Information Security risks and audit principlesPrior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm)Other Skills/Abilities:Adept at assessing complex business processes environments to identify potential financial, operational, and compliance risksEmbraces new challenges and exhibits problem-solving skillsDemonstrated written and oral communication skills and ability to connect with all levels of managementSelf-directed and accountable with the ability to manage competing tasks within specified deadlinesProficient skills in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Visio)FLSA status:This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):YesOur Benefits:Day one health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) Plan with competitive employer matchVacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time offLife and disability insuranceFlexible Spending Account & Health Savings AccountProfessional developmentTuition reimbursementCompany-sponsored social and philanthropy eventsIt has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.