SOX Auditor

About this Position

The SOX Auditor plays a key role in the design and execution of the Company's Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX") Compliance Program and Enterprise Risk Management Program ("ERM"). This role is responsible for evaluating financial statement risks, testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and reporting findings/gaps to management.

The SOX Auditor will also act as management's liaison to facilitate the testing of SOX controls by Internal Audit and the external auditors. This position will work with process owners to ensure that financial reporting processes are adequately designed and executed to identify material misstatements.

These responsibilities include ensuring that existing internal controls are documented accurately and helping business leaders design or enhance controls over new processes. Further, the position will partner with process owners to evaluate the impact of internal control deficiencies and communicate results from the testing process.

The SOX Auditor will support the Company's ERM program by maintaining the enterprise risk register, coordinating and facilitating risk assessments, developing risk reporting for management, and assisting with other ERM initiatives and projects as needed.

This is a hybrid role: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday onsite. Thursday and Friday remote.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship, now or in the future.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required

• BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of related work experience in internal/external audit, risk management, or compliance
• SOX experience with a strong understanding of the COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework
• Must have a firm grasp of technical accounting and SOX methodologies (controls design, risk assessment, testing strategies, etc.) and knowledge of process flow mapping, design and documentation of controls, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans

Preferred

• CPA, CIA, CISA or other industry-relevant designation
• Financial services and/or insurance industry experience
• Program/project management experience
• Knowledge of IT/Information Security risks and audit principles
• Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm)

Other Skills/Abilities

• Adept at assessing complex business processes environments to identify potential financial, operational, and compliance risks
• Embraces new challenges and exhibits problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and ability to connect with all levels of management
• Self-directed and accountable with the ability to manage competing tasks within specified deadlines
• Proficient skills in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Visio)

This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Our Benefits

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.