VP, Enterprise Risk & Internal Controls (SOX/ORSA)

Primerica; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation & PTO

Life & disability

FSAs & HSA

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Social & philanthropy

Job summary

Primerica in Duluth, GA, seeks a Vice President of Risk Management & Internal Controls to lead SOX 404 and MAR compliance, oversee ERM activities, and strengthen the company’s risk governance framework. The role partners with senior leadership and external auditors to ensure regulatory alignment and robust control environments.

The position is hybrid in Duluth, GA and requires CPA with 10+ years in risk management, internal controls, or related governance roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, accounting, or financial governance.
• Experience leading SOX 404 compliance and internal control assessments.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and continuous improvement of SOX 404 and Model Audit Rule compliance programs.
• Oversee documentation, testing, evidence collection, and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Partner with external auditors to support audit activities and ensure efficient procedures.
• Monitor remediation efforts for control deficiencies and suggest process improvements.
• Support integration of new accounting standards and significant transactions into the control environment.
• Manage enterprise risk management framework, policies, and governance processes.
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting across the organization.
• Develop risk dashboards, scorecards, and reports for executive leadership and governance committees.
• Collaborate with IT to embed risk considerations into technology initiatives and changes.
• Lead risk reporting to regulatory agencies, rating agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee ORSA filings and Enterprise Risk Reports, plus other regulatory submissions.
• Develop and monitor KRIs, risk tolerance and appetite metrics.
• Coordinate quarterly Business Risk and Controls Committee meetings.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

ERM governance

Regulatory reporting

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Primerica in Duluth, GA, seeks a Vice President of Risk Management & Internal Controls to lead SOX 404 and MAR compliance, oversee ERM activities, and strengthen the company’s risk governance framework. The role partners with senior leadership and external auditors to ensure regulatory alignment and robust control environments.

The position is hybrid in Duluth, GA and requires CPA with 10+ years in risk management, internal controls, or related governance roles.