Internal Controls Financial Reporting Advisor Senior

** Why USAA?*
* At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

** The Opportunity*
* As a dedicated  
** Internal Controls Financial Reporting Advisor Senior** , you'll guide and facilitate cross-functional teams in planning and executing the Internal Controls Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework for shared service process areas supporting the bank and insurance entities.  Applies advanced functional knowledge and forward-thinking to gather data, assess risks and make recommendations to solve current and long-term matters. We are seeking an ICFR (Internal Controls Financial Reporting) Advisor to be part of the team that is responsible for executing management's financial reporting/SOX control testing and evaluation program, specifically for shared service process areas supporting the bank and insurance entities.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be  
** in the office 4 days per week.
** This position can be based in one of the following locations:
San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is  
** not
* * available for this position.

** What you'll do:*
* + Guides and facilitates cross-functional teams in planning and executing the Internal Controls Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework including control identification, evaluation of design, test of operating effectiveness, issue evaluation including root cause analysis and oversight of remediation activities.

+ Applies advanced functional knowledge to lead risk assessment, control selection, testing, evaluation of results and annual attestation processes.

+ Gathers data and partners with the business to provide informed, proactive ICFR guidance, coaching and analysis with fact-based, holistic and forward-thinking perspectives.

+ Routinely interacts with senior management becoming their trusted advisor on ICFR issues; makes recommendations to solve current and long-term matters.

+ Applies advanced functional knowledge of ICFR business processes, applications, products, services and related financial statements to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

+ Serves as a resource to team members on completing ICFR Program deliverables.

+ Teaches others about ICFR, ensuring knowledge transfer to less experienced team members; reviews the work of other, less experienced team members.

+ Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

** What you have:*
* + Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or a related field; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

+ 6 years' experience in Internal Control Financial Reporting (ICFR), SOX, financial accounting and controls and/or auditing work experience OR at least 4 years of ICFR experience at a Big Four accounting firm.

+ Demonstrated expert functional knowledge in driving adoption of ICFR and collaborating with cross-functional teams in planning and executing multiple, complex situations.

+ At least 4 years of progressive related experience developing, influencing and delivering results in a complex ICFR matrix environment.

+ Knowledge of banking, insurance, investments or shared service processes, laws and regulations.

+ Strong understanding of accounting principles and application for improvements during internal reviews and controls.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

+ Experience effectively communicating and consulting with a variety of audiences for ICFR topics to include business results and impacts.

** What sets you apart:*
* + US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

+ Experience auditing financial reporting/SOX controls in Shared Service process areas (e.g., Cash Disbursements, Capitalized Software, Intercompany, Compensation, Income Taxes, Financial Statement Close, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable and Investments).

** Compensation range:
** The salary range for this position is: $103,450 - $197,730 **.*
* ** USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).*
* ** Compensation:
** USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and…