Director - Finance Governance & Controls
Director - Finance Governance & Controls
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About Acrisure
Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters including Insurance Reinsurance Cyber Services Mortgage Origination and more.
Acrisure employs over 17000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 21 countries and have grown from $38 million to $4.3 billion in revenue in just over ten years. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation client centricity and an indomitable will to win.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Process and SOX Control Owner to oversee and manage the efficiency integrity and success of our accounting processes and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ensure compliance w/ the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). In this role you will be responsible for designing implementing monitoring and enhancing processes and controls that ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This position will lead the execution of SOX control activities in the Specialty (Non-Retail Insurance) Accounting & Financial Consolidation space collaborate on policies and procedures to ensure effective controls are in place and may manage additional team members to ensure the organizations financial reporting is accurate and compliant with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities:
Process Ownership:
- Lead the design of end-to-end major business transaction and record-to-report cycles in ABS Specialty (Non-Retail Insurance) Accounting & Financial Consolidation space ensuring all processes align with best practices and are fully compliant with accounting regulations (e.g. GAAP IFRS).
- Identify areas for improvement and streamline accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and maintain accounting workflows documentation and procedures.
Internal Controls:
- Design implement and maintain internal controls to mitigate risks and safeguard company assets.
- Maintain control catalog for completeness and accuracy
- Regularly review the results of internal and external auditors control testing to understand effectiveness of internal controls and make recommendations for improvements or updates.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.
- Coordinate with other areas of the accounting and finance organization to remediate control gaps if applicable
SOX Compliance Oversight:
- Lead the planning execution and management of ABS Specialty (Non-Retail Insurance) Accounting & Financial Consolidations SOX compliance program to ensure adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other related regulations.
- Design and monitor the internal control framework to ensure effectiveness in mitigating financial risks.
- Analyze the results of control testing and assessments identifying and remediating control weaknesses gaps or deficiencies.
Collaboration & Training:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance operations and IT to ensure seamless integration of accounting systems processes and policies.
- Provide training and guidance to accounting staff on process and control requirements.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current on changes in accounting standards regulations and industry trends.
- Recommend and implement process improvements including automation tools and systems that improve control and efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional problem-solving organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to influence and work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills including ability to create flowcharts and process narratives
- Expertise in accounting software (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Applied Epic or similar agency management software experience preferred
- Knowledge of ERP systems and automation tools is preferred
- Knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and financial regulations.
- Expert level knowledge of SOX regulations and internal control frameworks
- Proficiency in internal control testing financial audits and risk assessments.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field. CPA CIA or CISA required.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in internal controls public company auditing or SOX compliance w/ at least 5 years of leadership experience
- Strong experience in financial reporting risk management process documentation and compliance.
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration team leadership and cross-functional partnership.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays plus paid sick time off
- Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability insurance (short-term and long-term) Pet Insurance
- Employee-paid supplemental insurance options
- Company-paid group life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Calm App subscription
- Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs
- FSA HSA and commuter benefits options
- Paid maternity leave paid paternity leave and fertility benefits
- Career growth and learning
- and so much more!
Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital in Grand Rapids Michigan UPMC Childrens Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Blythedale Childrens Hospital in Valhalla New York.
Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. California residents can learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy available at Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisures property and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisures Human Resources Talent Department.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
