Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

Manager, Internal Controls

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chesterfield • Montana • United States

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Salary

💰 $89,310 - $134,870 per year

About the role

  • Develops company-wide internal control policy and procedures
  • Partners with business process owners to ensure financial reporting control requirements are met, and provides guidance on effective internal control procedures and related evidence
  • Trains users on Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Internal Control system functionality and supports users and stakeholders during all phases of system development
  • Partners with business process and control owners to develop, document, and communicate internal control procedures used to meet SOX financial reporting requirements and ongoing business needs
  • Works with management to modify controls and process documentation as needed based on changes in the business, changes in reporting requirements, and/or audit findings
  • Reviews existing internal control financial reporting and business processes on a continuous basis
  • Works with management to standardize processes across legal entities and offices, implement automated controls, and eliminate redundant/unnecessary controls to increase effectiveness and efficiency
  • Leads and/or participates in finance, IT and business process improvement projects
  • Evaluates the impact of changes and proposes improvements that sufficiently and effectively address business and financial reporting needs as they relate to internal controls
  • Administers the internal control system that houses management internal control documentation, quarterly certifications, management risk assessments, and gap analyses
  • Leads and/or participates in the training of RGA associates
  • Works with management (corporate and divisional) on the design, implementation, and documentation of SOX business process controls
  • Documents current-state and future-state processes and performs gap analysis
  • Facilitates on-going training and support as necessary
  • Facilitates communication between business owners, finance, IT, and audit
  • Develops and maintains relationships with SEC reporting, consolidations, divisional finance, and statutory reporting
  • Serves as a key contact for inquiries related to internal control, accounting, and corporate controller’s policy and procedures
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or equivalent related work experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of External or Internal Audit, Change Management, Quality Assurance
  • 8 or more years of experience in Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Business Analysis experience is a desired asset
  • Experience using Audit and project management methodologies is a preferred asset
  • Insurance/Reinsurance industry experience would be ideal but not a requisite
  • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Reporting experience is a preferred asset
  • Experience with managing/maintaining internal controls system(s) is a preferred asset
  • Intermediate Word, Visio, and Excel skills
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge
  • Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
  • Ability to negotiate with external clients on specifications and estimates, meeting their needs while considering the impact on systems and resources
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
  • Advanced level of investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to train internal associates and external clients on internal control system capabilities and processes
  • Advanced organizational skills including handling multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously and the ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects
  • Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
  • Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
  • Advanced level of skills in customer relationship management and change management
  • General business knowledge
Benefits
  • Annual bonus plan
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible work arrangements
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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