Internal Controls Testing Manager - IT

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Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office.

Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.
We are open to candidates throughout the United States
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This position leads the Internal Controls Testing - IT team and is responsible for overseeing and managing the companys IT Controls testing plan activities. This role directs and guides the evaluation, implementation, and validation of effective IT controls to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards.

• Manages the testing of IT controls by assigning testers, tracking progress, and evaluating procedures and outcomes.
• Reviews work product of audit staff including memos, technical documents and work papers.
• Oversees IT controls testing to ensure compliance with the Model Audit Rule (MAR/SOX).
• Monitors a variety of testing activities to ensure high quality of work performed, adequate documentation exists to support the timely completion of testing and conclusions, and progress and results are effectively communicated to business units and stakeholders.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for IT controls requirements and financial reporting risks.
• Identifies, recommends, and reports improvement opportunities for systems, data, processes, and controls.
• Tracks the implementation of agreed actions.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop IT controls testing strategy and plan.
• Participates in annual planning processes including significant business process and systems scoping, and risk assessment.
• Oversees the analysis of company initiatives and projects to ensure IT controls requirements are met.
• Coordinates with Zurich to understand Zurich IT related requirements and ensure Farmers operates in a manner consistent with Zurich guidelines.
• Coordinates with Zurich for IT controls testing and workpaper quality review.
• Manages stakeholder relationship, including facilitating meetings, discussions of findings, and presenting draft and final reports in a professional manner.
• Leads a team of IT testers and auditors.
• Sets goals and priorities, assesses performance, coaches and develops team members, assists in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members.
• Performs all people leader responsibilities.
• Prepares business presentations, audit committee materials, and other strategic business documents.
• Obtains necessary document review and approval.
• Manages the coordination of IT controls testing activities and workpaper review by external auditors and regulators.
• Uses IT expertise and deep knowledge of financial systems to proactively advise on effective IT controls around new functionality or tools that enhance operational efficiency, provides timely and accurate information, and use data for insights and analysis.
• Performs special projects and other duties…