SOX Manager

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

Manager, SOX 404 Compliance | High-Visibility Insurance Opportunity

The opportunity: This is more than a compliance role. It offers the chance to become a trusted advisor across the organization, influence the control environment, drive process improvements, and gain broad visibility into the financial, operational, technology, and regulatory aspects of a sophisticated insurance organization.

If you're an experienced SOX professional looking for a role where you can make an impact, broaden your industry expertise, and work closely with senior leadership, I'd love to connect.

Our client is seeking a Manager, SOX 404 Compliance to lead and enhance a complex SOX program within a highly regulated insurance environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SOX, Internal Audit, or Big 4 professional to expand their expertise while partnering across the organization on high-impact initiatives.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Lead the end-to-end SOX 404 program, including risk assessment, scoping, testing, certifications, and deficiency evaluation
• Gain broad exposure to insurance-specific financial processes, including claims & reserves, premium revenue, reinsurance, investments, and statutory vs. GAAP reporting
• Partner directly with Finance, Accounting, IT, Actuarial, Reinsurance, Investments, Legal, and Operations
• Work closely with Internal Audit and external auditors, serving as a key SOX subject-matter expert
• Lead oversight of IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, data flows, and system interfaces supporting financial and actuarial reporting
• Play an active role in technology, digital transformation, and systems initiatives, including insurance platforms and GRC technology
• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and streamline the SOX program and control environment
• Present SOX risks, deficiencies, and program updates to senior leadership and Audit Committees
• Gain valuable exposure to SEC, PCAOB, COSO, and NAIC regulatory requirements

What we're looking for:

• 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 both GAAP and NAIC statutory accounting
• Experience with ITGCs and automated controls
• CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred
• Big 4 or public-company experience is a plus