Accounting Consulting Director - Financial Control

CNA•Chicago, IL

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

CNA is seeking an Accounting Consulting Director to join the Financial Control team within the Corporate Finance Department. The team consists of risk management experts who collaborate with business leaders to establish and manage internal controls over financial reporting, educate the company on financial risk, and provide consultation, advice, and governance over the company’s financial control environment. This individual-contributor role serves as a financial control leader and strategic advisor across the organization, providing direction and oversight on complex financial reporting risks, internal control matters, and significant business initiatives. The Director partners with senior leadership, process and control owners, and internal and external audit stakeholders to promote a strong and sustainable internal control environment. The position calls for a highly experienced, self-directed thought leader with deep expertise in SOX, internal controls, financial reporting risk, and audit, along with strong professional judgment, business acumen, and executive-level communication skills.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and experience with SOX requirements, internal control frameworks, financial reporting risk, and audit methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to assess complex financial reporting and control issues and exercise sound professional judgment regarding risk, impact, and resolution.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, statutory accounting, and complex accounting and financial reporting concepts.
Proven ability to influence, advise, and constructively challenge senior business leaders and other stakeholders.
Executive-level written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex risk and control matters clearly.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives across multiple functions and manage competing priorities effectively.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software systems.
Demonstrated ability to develop talent, provide technical leadership, and foster a culture of learning and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry experience.
Experience with Optro.

Responsibilities

Advise senior leadership and business partners on financial reporting risk, internal control requirements, control design, and risk mitigation.
Lead and oversee assessment of complex control gaps, deficiencies, and emerging risks, including root cause, potential financial reporting impact, severity, and remediation.
Lead development and implementation of practical, sustainable controls that adapt to business changes, system implementations, and evolving risks.
Lead coordination with CNA’s external auditors.
Drive continuous improvement of Financial Control processes, including simplification, standardization, automation, and enhancement of controls and related processes.
Monitor business, regulatory, accounting, and technology changes to identify emerging financial reporting risks and determine appropriate control responses.
Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to Financial Control team members.
Promote accountability, professional judgment, collaboration, and continuous development.