Manager, IT Financial Compliance Advisory; Whitchurch

Overview

Our client is a provider of property and casualty insurance. They are looking for a Manager, IT Financial Compliance Advisory.

• Advisory:
  Act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership and their teams on control design, gap remediation, and continuous improvement. Provide pragmatic, risk-based recommendations and support control owners in designing fit-for-purpose controls when new systems or processes are introduced.
• Assessment and Reporting:
  Analyze the IT Financial Controls environment, identify areas for improvement, prepare detailed reports, and present findings and recommendations to IT senior management and stakeholders.
• Compliance and Framework:
  Stay informed of changes in laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure organizational compliance. Identify opportunities to strengthen and evolve the IT Financial Controls framework and methodologies.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build strong, trust-based relationships with IT teams, the financial controls audit team, and external auditors. Help IT teams understand control requirements and their responsibilities, fostering a culture of accountability and robust internal controls.
• Leadership and Team Development:
  Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of financial compliance professionals. Foster individual growth through coaching, targeted development opportunities, and regular performance feedback. Build team capability in areas such as AI tools, data analytics, and risk-based approaches.

• Experience:
  
  8 to 10 years of IT Financial Compliance in the insurance or banking industry or at a Big Four.
• Bilingual Proficiency:
  For candidates in Quebec, advanced professional fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Extensive understanding of SOx 404, IT General Controls (ITGC), IT access controls (ITACs), segregation of duties (SoD), auditing standards and procedures, and accounting principles.
• Leadership and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to lead, influence, and build relationships across departments and hierarchical levels.
• Negotiation and Influence:
  Ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of necessary control improvements in a pragmatic, collaborative way.
• Risk-based and Strategic Thinking:
  Identify interdependencies between applications, departments, and processes and align IT Financial Controls with business objectives, prioritizing by risk and impact.
• Continuous Learning:
  Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• AI and Data Analytics Tools:
  Experience with AI tools, GRC platforms, and MS Power Platform.
• Designation/
  
  Certifications:
  
  CPA, CISA, CIA strongly preferred.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 / year