F&G · 3 hours ago
Manager, Financial Controls- IT
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expF&G is a national Top Workplace and a proud equal opportunity employer that offers annuity and life insurance products. The Manager, Financial Controls IT will partner with leaders across the organization to provide financial risk and controls expertise, leading the SOX/MAR program related to ITGCs and application controls while serving as a trusted advisor to enhance the internal control environment.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Perform and lead internal control work related to ITGCs, application controls, and key reports supporting Sarbanes Oxley Act / Model Audit Rule
Identify risks in the company wide IT processes as well as financial reporting processes as needed to ensure appropriate risk-based controls are in place to mitigate those risks
Function as a primary point of contact with external audit to resolve questions and issues with respect to internal controls within the IT function
Partner with IT process and controls owners to remediate control deficiencies as needed
Develop a detailed understanding of the IT processes and prepare/review various documents to communicate understanding to team members and internal/external auditors
Provide support to IT Senior Leadership over advanced risk and control topics as needed
Conduct “pre-audit” reviews of key controls to ensure quality, adherence to standards and reduce the risk of control deficiencies
Communicate with and educate process owners on the benefit and importance of internal controls
Effectively collaborate with the broader Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management teams to recommend and implement efficiencies and improve processes
Develop and maintain strong business partner relationships through establishment as a content expert, providing clear/concise feedback, and promoting the value of the control team’s services
Provide recommendations for adapting and optimizing the control environment in response to significant process or system changes
Oversee staff development aspects including training/development, prioritizing workflow, and motivation/engagement of employees
Remain current on auditing, accounting, internal controls, and regulatory trends. Apply new rules as they are issued by the applicable guiding body
Perform other functions, duties, and projects, related to internal controls, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required with preference in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Computer Science
Minimum 7 years' experience of progressive audit or internal controls experience, combination of experience with a professional designation (CPA, CFA, CISA, CIA, etc.) considered
Proven experience with ITGCs, application controls, key reports, and SOC1s
Advanced understanding of auditing and/or Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) and NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR)
Comprehensive knowledge of internal control over financial reporting and auditing practices including designing, testing, and implementing ITGCs, key report testing methods, and performing SOC1 reviews
Strong business and technology acumen with ability to translate risk concepts into practical application giving consideration to business context and prudent management principles
Demonstrates professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity, maintain confidentiality, and business ethics
Demonstrates high degree of responsibility in balancing multiple commitments, handling competing priorities yet effectively meeting deadlines and commitments to stakeholders
Strong management/leadership skills in addition to effective team building, coaching, and team development skills and persuasion skills
Ability to interact with various levels of management
Process improvement mindset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills and courage to challenge existing processes
Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative and ability to handle multiple complex tasks & prioritize in fast paced environment, including those assigned to staff, to meet critical deadlines
Self-directed individual who collaborates well with teams
Regular and punctual attendance
Ability to travel up to 10%, if not located in Des Moines
Preferred
2+ years of experience leading or managing a team preferred
Public accounting experience with a focus on IT controls preferred
Insurance industry experience preferred
Company
F&G
Established in 1959, F&G is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, and offers unique life insurance and annuity solutions to meet individual financial security needs through a national network of financial professionals.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.27BKey Investors
Fidelity National Financial
2025-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $375M
2024-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $550M
Leadership Team
John Phelps
EVP, Head of Owned Distribution
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