Accounting Audit Manager, Financial Controls & Regulatory Assurance

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview:

Position Summary

The Audit Manager, Financial Controls & Regulatory Assurance, is responsible for leading and overseeing regulatory compliance testing, internal control assessments, audit support activities, and operational risk monitoring across the organization. This role manages the Model Audit Rule (MAR) testing program, coordinates Service Organization Control (SOC) report reviews, supports external audits, directs termination access review processes, and provides leadership for regulatory and operational compliance initiatives.

The position serves as a key liaison between business areas, external auditors, regulatory stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure internal controls are effectively designed, operating as intended, and appropriately documented. The Audit Manager also provides staff leadership, audit methodology oversight, reporting, and continuous improvement support for audit and compliance processes.

• Develop, maintain, and administer the annual Model Audit Rule (MAR) testing program and related testing schedules.
• Monitor testing progress and adjust schedules, priorities, and resource assignments as necessary.
• Oversee maintenance of MAR methodologies, testing guides, procedures, templates, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure accurate and consistent documentation of control testing, risk assessments, process narratives, process maps, and Risk Control Matrices (RCMs).
• Review testing work papers and audit documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
• Evaluate testing results and assess control deficiencies, exceptions, and remediation activities.
• Compile and maintain MAR testing exception reporting for executive leadership and governance committees.
• Coordinate MAR-related activities with internal stakeholders and external audit partners to avoid duplication of testing efforts.
• Participate in MAR testing engagements and provide technical guidance to audit staff.

• Bachelors Level Degree Required
• Certification/Licensure CPA Preferred/not required

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Risk Management Assurance ( CRMA)

• 5 years required Accounting/Finance experience, required Internal audit/regulatory compliance, risk management, financial controls, public accounting, or related field strongly preferred
• 1 year of Management or Supervisory experience required
• Healthcare, insurance, managed care, or financial services industry experience
• Experience with Model Audit Rule (MAR), SOC reporting, NAIC requirements, ORSA, or similar regulatory frameworks

The base pay range for full-time employment is $ - $ annually.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Note:

If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
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