Lead Internal Controls Analyst

Transamerica•Baltimore, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of the Transamerica Business Controls program within the first line of defense. Testing controls to determine if they are designed and operating in a manner that achieves the company’s regulatory and risk management objectives in support of both SOX and Operationally focused reviews. Supporting our external auditors by collecting and reviewing requested evidence. Assisting in the design and enhancement of controls in response to actual and conceptual risk events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
Seven years of experience in internal controls, audit or risk management within the financial services industry.
In-depth experience working on internal audits and/or operational risk assessments.
Ability to document and verbally communicate financial reporting processes in a clear and concise manner, including assessment of design and operating effectiveness of controls.
Communication skills to educate/raise awareness of foundational elements/methodologies needed to support an internal control framework.

Nice To Haves

CPA
Big 4 public accounting experience working with controls within the Sarbanes-Oxley environment.

Responsibilities

Perform testing, and in some cases review the testing of others, in support of first line of defense control evaluate program and Transamerica SOX program.
Facilitate external audits (e.g. SOC) by pulling populations and support, and answering questions form external auditors
Support process reviews to identify risks, controls, control gaps, and control enhancement opportunities.
Evaluate the design of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
Identify control gaps and opportunities for control enhancement in response to actual and conceptual risks identified
As appropriate, partner and liaise with external auditors to plan and implement an assessment of the control environment, coordination of timing and execution of process walkthroughs, and a process for timely sharing of potential issues for resolution with respect to internal controls.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, keeping them informed of testing progress and findings.
Collaborate with business management in development of action plans to assess the adequacy of action taken by management to correct reporting deficient conditions, accepting adequate corrective action and continuing reviews with appropriate management on action considered inadequate until satisfactory resolution.
Support the tracking of control deficiencies and perform validation and closure of control issues.
Conduct control walk throughs and help identify and understand impacts of applicable risks and related controls as part of risk assessment programs.
Assist the business in understanding the control implications resulting from changes to people, process, technology.
Provide support for special projects and initiatives
Document process flows, with a focus on internal controls.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs