Lead Auditor of Financial Reporting Controls

MassMutual•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Lead Auditor of Financial Reporting Controls, you will play a valuable role and will be responsible for conducting financial audits of critical processes throughout the finance organization. You’ll have an opportunity as a risk and control expert to lead the effort assessing governance, risks and controls over internal and external financial reporting controls. You will work closely with Corporate Audit leadership, finance, investment operations and business area management focusing on financial reporting controls while championing compliance with standards for audit practices and procedures. This role will prepare and present financial audit findings to key stakeholders.

Requirements

10+ years audit/risk work experience within the financial services industry
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field of study
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or active candidate
2+ years’ experience in US GAAP and/or NAIC Statutory accounting and reporting
2+ years' experience with Investment Accounting and Investment Data
Candidates must be able to pass a non-registered fingerprint background check to qualify as a fingerprinted person under FINRA.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CIA, CFA or other professional designation
Demonstrates excellent communication skills both orally and written
Demonstrates versatility in communicating up, down and across the organization by working with others and lead discussions with various levels of management across the enterprise
Demonstrates a strong understanding of risk concepts including inherent and residual risks as well as how to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls
Possesses high integrity, professional skepticism and strong business sense
Strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to identify solutions that effectively address business and control needs

Responsibilities

Conduct financial audits of the finance function to determine the nature of operations and formulate objective opinions on the adequacy, effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of systems/processes reviewed.
Develops, executes, and manages a risk-based audit plan, focusing on financial reporting controls, working with business management and other risk/control functions to ensure that controls are effective in managing risks.
Work with Corporate Audit Leadership in leading and implementing a strategic audit financial review plan for key watch items within the finance function.
Review and update the audit plan with Corporate Audit Leadership.
Uses high-level independent judgment to verify and analyze processes, transactions, documents, and records for adequacy, irregularities, and inconsistencies.
Carry out substantive audit procedures over various income statement and balance sheets in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA’s).
Develop regular reports to the audit committee on the company’s system of internal controls and significant audit recommendations.
Leads professionals in conducting financial reporting control audits and advisory services in accordance with professional standards and department policies and procedures, while demonstrating a strong understanding of risk concepts, including inherent and residual risks, as well as how to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
Monitors control deficiencies impacting financial reporting controls and validates effective remediation plans and timely closure.
Assists in the development of a world-class internal audit capability through continually enhancing quality, coverage, timeliness, accuracy, and value.