VP, Risk Management & Internal Controls

Primerica

Duluth, Northern (GA, KY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Day one health, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Primerica is seeking a Vice President, Risk Management & Internal Controls to lead SOX 404, MAR, and ERM programs. The role partners with executives, business stakeholders, and external auditors to strengthen controls and ensure regulatory compliance in a hybrid Duluth, GA setting.

The position requires a CPA, 10+ years in risk management or internal controls, and the ability to drive governance across the organization. Master's degree preferred and significant leadership experience is expected.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, or financial governance.
Experience leading SOX 404 compliance programs.
Ability to present complex risk and control matters to senior executives and governance committees.
CPA required; CIA/CISA or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of SOX 404 and Model Audit Rule compliance programs.
Oversee end-to-end documentation, testing, evidence collection, and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
Partner with external auditors to support audit activities and remediation efforts.
Develop and monitor risk dashboards, KRIs, and risk governance reporting for leadership.
Coach and develop assigned team members and foster a culture of accountability.

Skills

SOX Compliance

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Join Our Team In 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 Position

The Vice President, Risk Management & Internal Controls is responsible for leading the organization's internal control and enterprise risk management programs. This role oversees Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance, Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance, Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) reporting, and enterprise risk management (ERM) activities. The VP, Risk Management & Internal Controls will partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors to strengthen the control environment, identify emerging risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting the company's strategic objectives. This role is hybrid in Duluth, Ga. This role is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Internal Controls, SOX & Regulatory Compliance

Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the Company's SOX 404 and Model Audit Rule compliance programs.
Oversee end-to-end documentation, testing, evidence collection, and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
Partner with external auditors to support audit activities and ensure efficient execution of audit procedures.
Monitor and drive remediation efforts for identified control deficiencies and provide recommendations for process improvements.
Support the integration of new accounting standards, business initiatives, and significant transactions into the control environment.

Enterprise Risk Management

Manage and enhance the Company's enterprise risk management framework, policies, and governance processes.
Facilitate risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting activities across the organization.
Develop and present risk dashboards, scorecards, and reports to executive leadership and governance committees.
Partner with first-line and second-line risk functions to strengthen operational and financial controls.
Collaborate with Information Technology teams to ensure appropriate risk and control considerations are incorporated into strategic technology initiatives and change management activities.

Risk Governance & Regulatory Reporting

Lead enterprise risk reporting to regulatory agencies, rating agencies, and other external stakeholders.
Oversee preparation and submission of ORSA filings, Enterprise Risk Reports, and other required regulatory submissions.
Develop and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), risk tolerance metrics, and risk appetite measures.
Evaluate emerging risks and provide recommendations to executive leadership regarding mitigation strategies.
Coordinate quarterly Business Risk and Controls Committee meetings and support overall risk governance activities.

Leadership

Provide leadership, coaching, and development for assigned team members.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Build collaborative relationships across business functions and influence risk-aware decision making throughout the organization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, accounting, or financial governance.
Experience leading SOX 404 compliance and internal control assessments.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing enterprise risk management programs.
Experience presenting complex risk and control matters to senior executives and governance committees.
Strong project management and cross-functional leadership experience.

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.

FLSA status

FLSA status: This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay): Yes

Our Benefits

Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

Equal Opportunity Employer

It 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.

About Primerica

Primerica is a leading provider of financial products and services to middle-income families in the U.S. and Canada. Since 1977, Primerica has helped millions of middle-income households protect their families and save for the future. We insure over 5.5 million lives and have approximately 3.0 million client investment accounts. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Primerica is a Fortune 1000 company with over 2,800 employees located in the U.S. and Canada. Our employees are an integral part of achieving Primerica's mission in creating more financially independent families and supporting over 151,000 licensed financial representatives across the U.S. and Canada. The Company's competitive salaries, award-winning benefits packages, and employee recognition programs are just a few of the reasons the average employee tenure is 13 years.

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