Controls Analyst

Job Type:

Permanent

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Controls Analyst - Financial Reporting & Controls

Location:

Atlanta, Boston, NYC Manhattan, West Hartford, CT

Reports To:

Senior Financial Reporting Manager

About the Role:

The Controls Analyst is a key role within Hiscox USA Finance organization, responsible for the execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Hiscox control environment.

The Controls Analyst will lead core control operations, including attestation review, Shield control maintenance, and annual control framework execution, ensuring controls are appropriately designed, executed, and evidenced across both retained and outsourced (Genpact) operating models.

This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong partnership with business stakeholders to ensure controls are embedded into core processes and aligned to regulatory expectations, including Model Audit Rule (MAR).

Key Responsibilities:

Control Execution & Attestation:

* Perform and review periodic control attestations across Finance and operational processes impacting reporting

* Validate completeness and quality of evidence across functions (e.g., Claims reserves, UW data inputs, IT system interfaces)

* Challenge control design and execution, escalating gaps and inconsistencies

* Track attestation status, deficiencies, and remediation actions through to closure

* Support quarterly and annual certification processes for financial and operational controls

Control Framework & Governance:

* Support the annual refresh of the internal controls framework, including scope expansion beyond Finance into key reporting dependencies

* Coordinate and support execution of the annual Model Audit Rule program

* Ensure alignment with Group standards and framework lifecycle expectations

* Assist in defining control objectives, risk linkages, and documentation standards across end-to-end processes

Shield Control Maintenance:

* Own the maintenance and integrity of control records within Shield

* Ensure controls reflect the current operating model, including dependencies on upstream systems and third-party providers

* Maintain alignment between Shield, SOPs, process maps, and control narratives

* Ensure clear documentation of control ownership, frequency, and evidence requirements

Candidate Profile & Expectations:

We Are Looking for Candidates Who:

* 3+ years of experience in financial controls, audit, risk, or finance operations

* Demonstrate strong knowledge of SOX / MAR / internal control frameworks

* Have experience working across multi-functional environments

* Are comfortable engaging with both Finance and operational stakeholders (Claims, UW, IT)

* Possess a strong control mindset with the ability to challenge and influence

Skills & Experience:

* Strong understanding of end-to-end reporting processes and control dependencies (including upstream operational data inputs)

* Experience with control documentation, testing, and audit support

* Familiarity with control repositories and frameworks (e.g., control libraries and mapped risks)

* Intermediate Excel experience and strong documentation capabilities

* Strong organization, tracking, and stakeholder coordination skills

What We Offer:

* 401(k) with competitive company matching

* Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)

* Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage

* 24 Paid time off days plus 2 Hiscox days,10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase up to 5 PTO days

* Paid parental leave

* 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service

* Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs

* Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program

* Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees' mental health and wellbeing

* 2024 Gold level recipient of Cigna's Healthy Workforce Designation for having a best-in-class health and wellness program

* Dynamic, creative, and values-driven culture

* Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks

* Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility, and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation

Salary Range: $70-$90k

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Please note that this position is hybrid and requires two (2) days in our office weekly

About Hiscox:

As an international specialist insurer, we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead, we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength - all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of…