Job Summary and Opportunity:
Plan and execute the Operational SOX Controls Management program by conducting and leading internal reviews to assess the effectiveness of controls, compliance with established business processes, and efficiency of operations. Provide summary results and recommendations through written and verbal communication. Serve as a liaison during internal/external audit reviews to conduct walkthroughs, compile sample support upon request, and provide ongoing support through to completion.
Responsibilities:
Own and maintain department-wide listing of controls ensuring all sub-departments within Revenue Management remain in continuous compliance.
Effectively develop an understanding of businesses functions to objectively assess controls.
Conduct periodic reviews to ensure alignment of control language with current business processes and compliance with Sarbanes–Oxley (design and effectiveness).
Plan and execute on various elements of the overall Controls Management plan, which would include risk assessment, determining review scope, identifying and testing controls, and developing specific recommendations to improve processes.
Partner with control owners to resolve identified issues within targeted deadlines.
File completed test samples and results including manager/control owner signoffs.
Write impactful reports and conclusions that include sufficient detail to clearly and concisely present controls analysis and results to relevant managers
Conduct remediation procedures to ensure that agreed actions mitigate identified risks and are completed timely
Consult with management to provide guidance on improvement opportunities.
Serve as a liaison during internal/external audit reviews to conduct walkthroughs, compile sample support upon request, and provide support through to completion.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, business, or finance related fields.
3+ years of previous experience in audit-related, risk assessment, risk management, or compliance roles.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of general controls and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance, audit tools, practices, and standards for capturing and reporting data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to convey findings clearly and confidently to different audiences.
Solid critical thinking and analytical skills (technical and problem-solving).
Meticulous attention to detail, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.
Strong time management and organizational skills, ability to effectively balance workloads ensuring goals are accomplished within firm deadlines.
High level of integrity and ethical standards.
Group Insurance experience or industry knowledge is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint).
New York, New York
New York Life Insurance Company, a mutual life insurance company, together with its subsidiaries, provides a range of insurance and investment products and services. The company offers life insurance, long-term care, insurance pension, and disability insurance products, as well as mutual funds. It also provides securities brokerage, financial planning, investment management and advisory, trust, and capital financing services, as well as fixed deferred and variable annuities.
In addition, the company invests in limited partnerships and limited liability companies, consolidated investment companies, equity investments, derivatives, securities purchased under agreement to resell, short-term investments, real estate, mortgage and other loans, and loans of various consolidated variable interest entities. New York Life Insurance Company offers its insurance and annuity products in the United States and its territories, Mexico, and Canada through its career agency force, as well as through third party banks, brokers, and independent financial advisors; and investment management and advisory services in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company was founded in 1845 and is based in New York, New York.