Manager, Internal Controls

Pie Insurance

11h•Remote

About The Position

Pie's mission is to empower small businesses to thrive by making commercial insurance affordable and as easy as pie. We leverage technology to transform how small businesses buy and experience commercial insurance. Like our small business customers, we are a diverse team of builders, dreamers, and entrepreneurs who are driven by core values and operating principles that guide every decision we make. Reporting directly to the GAAP Controller, the Manager, Internal Controls is responsible for continuously improving Pie's internal controls framework to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role carries direct management responsibility, setting a high bar for quality and accountability while fostering an environment where team members can grow and do their best work. You'll partner across business and IT functions, work closely with external auditors, and bring a scalable, technology-forward approach to how we manage risk and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field is required; CPA preferred.
6+ years of relevant experience in internal controls, audit, or a related field.
3+ years of experience implementing and managing internal controls programs in a complex, regulated environment.
2+ years of people management experience.
Strong financial acumen with a high attention to detail and a thorough understanding of GAAP financial statements and reporting, and familiarity with the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework as the foundation for controls design and assessment.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate, analyze, and solve complex problems by applying integrative thinking to find the best possible solution.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present perspectives clearly and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Adept at seeking and understanding multiple points of view, evaluating and prioritizing the needs of multiple stakeholders, and building buy-in for complex proposals.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams end-to-end across multiple functions and teams.
Exercises sound professional skepticism, learning from mistakes, and adapting quickly as new information emerges.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency in Workiva and Google Suite preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience building or maturing and managing control programs in highly regulated industries such as insurance or banking is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Workiva's governance, risk, and compliance products or similar technology.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for internal controls at Pie, providing guidance and consultation to business and IT stakeholders across the organization.
Perform risk assessments at the Financial Statement Line Item and process level to determine appropriate control mix and coverage.
Design and maintain an internal controls framework built to meet the future requirements of a SOX 302/404 compliance program, ensuring scalability as Pie progresses toward a public company reporting environment.
Work with business and IT process and control owners to design, document, and standardize the internal control environment for in-scope processes through annual walkthroughs.
Oversee a sustainable structure for the ongoing monitoring and execution of Pie's internal controls program.
Lead the annual controls testing program, including communicating deficiencies to management and gaining alignment on remediation action plans.
Deliver clear, concise reporting to the Group Controller, CFO, Audit Committee, and other critical stakeholders.
Make recommendations for control and process improvements across Pie that support a strong internal control environment and meet current and future regulatory requirements.
Seek scalable and sustainable solutions, including opportunities to automate controls or implement technology, to drive long-term efficiency across business and IT processes.
Assess and document IT General Controls (ITGCs) across key systems, including access management, change management, and computer operations, with particular focus on Pie’s cloud-based technology environment.
Maintain and enhance Pie's use of Workiva as the governance, risk, and compliance tool supporting the internal controls program.
Work with external auditors and regulators to ensure control documentation is available in support of annual financial statement audits and other examinations.
Provide consultation to internal stakeholders on internal controls matters related to various regulatory bodies that may oversee Pie's operations.
Support additional internal controls-related projects and initiatives as needed.
Manage and mentor internal controls staff, creating space for team members to test, learn, and grow.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and formal performance management to support development and long-term career growth at Pie.
Help direct reports understand organizational direction and connect their day-to-day work to Pie's broader goals.
Delegate effectively, giving team members ownership of workstreams while maintaining appropriate oversight and quality standards.
Oversee co-source partners and external resources in the execution of internal controls initiatives, including testing and documentation.
Educate business and IT process owners, control owners, and senior leadership on their roles and responsibilities within the internal controls program.