SOX & Internal Controls Lead — Build an Insurance Program

Cornerstone Search Partners, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Search Partners, Inc. seeks an experienced controls professional to build and mature a SOX program inside a stable insurance organization. From day one you will be shaping the approach, balancing risk with pragmatic changes and earning trust across the business.

You will anchor SOX 404 scoping, risk assessment and testing, partnering with external auditor KPMG. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in SOX, ITGCs and automated controls, with insurance industry experience and GAAP/NAIC SAP

Qualifications

• 6+ years in SOX compliance, internal audit or public accounting
• Hands-on ITGC and automated controls experience
• Insurance industry experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable with GAAP and NAIC SAP accounting

Responsibilities

• SOX 404 scoping, risk assessment and testing
• Insurance-specific financial processes: claims and loss reserves, premium revenue, reinsurance, investments
• ITGCs, automated controls and system interfaces across finance and claims platforms
• Direct partnership with KPMG as external auditor

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal audit

Public accounting

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA certification (preferred)

CIA or CISA (optional)

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Cornerstone Search Partners, Inc. seeks an experienced controls professional to build and mature a SOX program inside a stable insurance organization. From day one you will be shaping the approach, balancing risk with pragmatic changes and earning trust across the business.

You will anchor SOX 404 scoping, risk assessment and testing, partnering with external auditor KPMG. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in SOX, ITGCs and automated controls, with insurance industry experience and GAAP/NAIC SAP