Strategic Financial Controls Advisor

01460 Continental Casualty Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA is seeking an Accounting Consultant to join the Financial Control team within the Corporate Finance Department. The role focuses on maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting, supporting SOX compliance, and partnering with business leaders to assess risks and design sustainable controls.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of accounting, finance, or risk management experience, a BA/BS in a relevant field (Master's preferred), and strong analytical, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or business; Master's degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of accounting, finance, or risk management experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to business partners on financial control requirements, risk mitigation, and control design.
• Independently assess control gaps, deficiencies, and emerging risks, including root cause analysis and remediation plans.
• Partner with process owners to design practical, sustainable controls that keep pace with business changes and system implementations.
• Lead coordination with CNA’s external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or improve financial controls and related processes.
• Lead cross-functional projects, risk assessments, and initiatives requiring strong judgment and organization.

Skills

SOX experience

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics/business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Optro

Job description

CNA is seeking an Accounting Consultant to join the Financial Control team within the Corporate Finance Department. The role focuses on maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting, supporting SOX compliance, and partnering with business leaders to assess risks and design sustainable controls.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of accounting, finance, or risk management experience, a BA/BS in a relevant field (Master's preferred), and strong analytical, communication, and