Internal Controls Manager
About The Position
The Internal Controls Manager reports to the Audit Senior Manager and is responsible for aiding in the evaluation, execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Model Audit Rule (MAR) and Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting programs. This role serves as a key control advisor and partner to Finance, IT, Operations, and Compliance ensuring control integrity, audit readiness, and alignment with regulatory and customer assurance control expectations. The Internal Controls Manager also partners with external auditors and regulators ensuring alignment with regulatory and customer expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is preferred
- 5+ years of progressive of audit experience preferably including Model Audit Rule/SOX 404 and SOC reporting.
- Knowledge of insurance operations, preferably healthcare insurance
- Auditing sampling and internal controls testing methodologies
- Knowledge of AuditBoard or equivalent audit management platform
- Proficient understanding of SOX frameworks including Model Audit Rule/ICFR and SOC Reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently with little supervision
- Detail oriented with organizational skills
- Time management skills and the ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Data analytics experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of Model Audit Rule and SOC program activities including the creation and/or maintenance of process documentation, execution of walk-throughs, testing and reporting.
- Coordinate management’s risk assessment of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with MAR requirements.
- Maintain and enhance MAR control frameworks, process narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and testing protocols.
- Manage the annual SOC examination lifecycle, including scope definition, controls mapping to relevant control objectives, and overall organization readiness activities.
- Review and validate SOC deliverables including the updating of SOC report(s), coordination and monitoring of external auditors as part of walk-through, testing and reporting activities
- Track and manage MAR and SOC deficiencies, including root cause analysis, remediation plans, and validation of corrective actions
- Serve as the primary liaison with management and external auditors on MAR and SOC related inquiries testing, and overall project management activities
- Monitor changes in MAR and SOC standards and assess program and organizational impact.
- Direct, oversee and provide performance and development feedback to audit staff assigned to MAR and SOC activities.
- Communicate with Audit Plan Managers about budget, timelines and current status of the MAR and SOC activities to ensure timely execution of deliverables.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
- Tuition program
- Well-being benefits
- Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
