Manager, Financial Controls- IT

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company•Des Moines, IA

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Financial Controls IT partners with leaders and stakeholders across the organization to provide dedicated financial risk, advisory and controls expertise. This position will require building strong relationships to serve as a trusted advisor to the IT functional area to enhance the quality, health, and efficiency of the internal control environment. This position will have responsibility to lead all aspects of the SOX/MAR program related to ITGCs, application controls, key reports, and assist on advisory project including providing recommendations to improve processes and ensure readiness for changes that impact the design and execution of controls. This position will be a primary point of contact with internal and external auditors related to ITGC testing. The Manager, Financial Controls IT will report directly to the AVP, Financial Controls and will lead a small team of Control Advisors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required with preference in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Computer Science
Minimum 7 years’ experience of progressive audit or internal controls experience, combination of experience with a professional designation (CPA, CFA, CISA, CIA, etc.) considered.
2+ years of experience leading or managing a team preferred.
Proven experience with ITGCs, application controls, key reports, and SOC1s
Advanced understanding of auditing and/or Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) and NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR)
Comprehensive knowledge of internal control over financial reporting and auditing practices including designing, testing, and implementing ITGCs, key report testing methods, and performing SOC1 reviews
Strong business and technology acumen with ability to translate risk concepts into practical application giving consideration to business context and prudent management principles.
Demonstrates professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity, maintain confidentiality, and business ethics.
Demonstrates high degree of responsibility in balancing multiple commitments, handling competing priorities yet effectively meeting deadlines and commitments to stakeholders.
Strong management/leadership skills in addition to effective team building, coaching, and team development skills and persuasion skills
Ability to interact with various levels of management.
Process improvement mindset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills and courage to challenge existing processes.
Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative and ability to handle multiple complex tasks & prioritize in fast paced environment, including those assigned to staff, to meet critical deadlines.
Self-directed individual who collaborates well with teams
Embraces and demonstrates F&G’s cultural values.
Regular and punctual attendance
Ability to travel up to 10%, if not located in Des Moines

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience with a focus on IT controls preferred.
Insurance industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and lead internal control work related to ITGCs, application controls, and key reports supporting Sarbanes Oxley Act / Model Audit Rule.
Identify risks in the company wide IT processes as well as financial reporting processes as needed to ensure appropriate risk-based controls are in place to mitigate those risks.
Function as a primary point of contact with external audit to resolve questions and issues with respect to internal controls within the IT function.
Partner with IT process and controls owners to remediate control deficiencies as needed.
Develop a detailed understanding of the IT processes and prepare/review various documents to communicate understanding to team members and internal/external auditors.
Provide support to IT Senior Leadership over advanced risk and control topics as needed.
Conduct “pre-audit” reviews of key controls to ensure quality, adherence to standards and reduce the risk of control deficiencies.
Communicate with and educate process owners on the benefit and importance of internal controls.
Effectively collaborate with the broader Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management teams to recommend and implement efficiencies and improve processes.
Develop and maintain strong business partner relationships through establishment as a content expert, providing clear/concise feedback, and promoting the value of the control team’s services.
Provide recommendations for adapting and optimizing the control environment in response to significant process or system changes.
Oversee staff development aspects including training/development, prioritizing workflow, and motivation/engagement of employees.
Remain current on auditing, accounting, internal controls, and regulatory trends.
Apply new rules as they are issued by the applicable guiding body.
Perform other functions, duties, and projects, related to internal controls, as assigned.