Control Testing Director, Financial Controls Office (HYBRID)

About the Role

At Equitable we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a missionwevehoned since 1859.

Equitable is looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our organization as the Controls Testing Director in the Financial Controls Office (FCO). In this role you will be responsible for the planning execution and reporting of Managements Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Testing program to ensure its effectiveness efficiency and alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across key IT and Business areas and drive organizational change to achieve a streamlined and sustainable control environment.

What Youll Be Doing

• Drive Managements ICFR Testing strategy across the Companys key business and IT processes

• Lead the planning and execution of Management testing program activities including SOX and MAR scoping end-to-end process and control walkthroughs documentation management and issue escalation

• Partner closely with external auditors to facilitate their 70% reliance on Managements testing

• Lead the identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control testing

• Manage and communicate program status to Senior Management and external auditors

• Lead by example to drive a team culture of engaging inspired and empowered individuals who add value across the organization

• Manage a team of approximately 2 on-shore employees and 10 off-shore employees

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with an onsite presence of 23 days per week combining flexibility with team collaboration.

The base salary range for this position is$125000-$150000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills experience and geographical addition to base pay Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases spot bonuses and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical dental vision a 401(k) plan and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting and/or Finance

• 8 years related audit or controls experience with public accounting or internal audit experience preferred

• Experience leading ICFR audit engagements including business process controls ITDCs and ITGCs and CUECs

• Knowledge of IIA auditing standards SEC financial reporting and US GAAP requirements PCAOB (AS5) requirements and SOX/MAR requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven analytical written/verbal communication interpersonal relationship building and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to foster positive working relationships and collaboration across global teams both on-site and remotely

Skills

Coaching Others:Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage motivate and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.

Cross-functional Collaboration:Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Financial Reporting:Knowledge of processes methods and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP):Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); ability to apply GAAP appropriately within the organization.

Internal Controls:Knowledge of concept methods and processes of internal control; ability to create implement evaluate and enhance processes in internal controls.

Results Orientation:Knowledge of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets; ability to drive critical activities to completion.

About Equitable

At Equitable were a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking working and leading differently where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee toleveragetheir unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth internal mobility comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being flexibility and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented dedicated purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with Careers at Equitable to learn more.

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