Intermediate Internal Controls Analyst - Hybrid

Responsible for assisting in the day‑to‑day execution of the Aegon Americas Sarbanes‑Oxley controls program within the first line of defense. Your role includes identifying, assessing, reporting, and disclosing all key controls across the company to ensure business procedures and financial controls comply with applicable regulatory and corporate standards.

• Evaluate the design of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in documenting financial/accounting/actuarial process flows, focusing on internal controls and Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance.
• Support the execution of management’s SOX risk assessment and scoping activities to ensure proper risk identification, process mapping, and controls linkage for a sustainable internal control framework.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to internal controls over financial reporting and SOX.
• Prepare updates to management, including management control remediation plans.
• Work with external auditors to plan and implement an assessment of the control environment, coordinate timing and execution of process walkthroughs, and establish a process for timely sharing of potential issues for resolution.
• Collaborate with the first line to develop action plans that assess the adequacy of management’s corrective actions, and continue reviews with appropriate management until adequate resolution is achieved.
• Collaborate with the second line to develop and implement a system to capture and track control deficiencies, as well as internal and external audit findings to resolution.
• Engage the second line in testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management within the financial services industry.
• Experience working on internal audits and/or operational risk assessments.
• Ability to document and verbally communicate financial reporting processes clearly and concisely, including assessment of design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Strong communication skills to educate and raise awareness of foundational elements and methodologies needed to support an internal control framework.

• Experience with Big 4 or public accounting firms.
• CPA designation.

Hybrid (Tuesday – Thursday).

The salary for this position generally ranges between $61,000 and $75,000 annually. The exact starting pay will depend on qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation, and operational needs. This position may also be eligible for an annual bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan or individual performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

• Competitive pay with bonus eligibility.
• Pension plan.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Career training and development opportunities.
• Health and work/life balance benefits.
• Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for first‑year employees.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness program with coaching and reward dollars.
• Fifteen days of paid parental leave per calendar year for eligible employees.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Backup care program.
• PTO for volunteer hours.
• Employee matching gifts program.
• Employee resource groups and diversity programs.
• Employee recognition program.
• Referral bonus program.