Control Testing Director, Financial Controls Office (HYBRID)

Equitable•Syracuse, NY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a mission we’ve honed since 1859. Equitable is looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our organization as the Controls Testing Director in the Financial Controls Office (FCO). In this role you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of Management’s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Testing program to ensure its effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across key IT and Business areas and drive organizational change to achieve a streamlined and sustainable control environment. At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives. We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities. We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork. We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting and/or Finance
8+ years related audit or controls experience, with public accounting or internal audit experience preferred
Experience leading ICFR audit engagements including business process controls, ITDCs, and ITGCs and CUECs
Knowledge of IIA auditing standards, SEC financial reporting and US GAAP requirements, PCAOB (AS5) requirements, and SOX/MAR requirements

Nice To Haves

Proven analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, relationship building, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to foster positive working relationships and collaboration across global teams, both on-site and remotely

Responsibilities

Drive Management’s ICFR Testing strategy across the Company’s key business and IT processes
Lead the planning and execution of Management testing program activities including SOX and MAR scoping, end-to-end process and control walkthroughs, documentation management, and issue escalation
Partner closely with external auditors to facilitate their 70%25 reliance on Management’s testing
Lead the identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control testing
Manage and communicate program status to Senior Management and external auditors
Lead by example to drive a team culture of engaging, inspired, and empowered individuals who add value across the organization
Manage a team of approximately 2 on-shore employees and 10 off-shore employees