Internal Controls Analyst (Hybrid)

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Denver, Colorado; Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Employment: Full time

Job Family: Business Control & Financial Planning

Job Description Summary

Responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of the Transamerica Business Controls program within the first line of defense. Testing controls to determine if they are designed and operating in a manner that achieves the company’s regulatory and risk management objectives in support of both SOX and Operationally focused reviews. Supporting our external auditors by collecting and reviewing requested evidence. Assisting in the design and enhancement of controls in response to actual and conceptual risk events.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform testing in support of first line of defense control evaluation program and Transamerica SOX program.
• Facilitate external audits (e.g. SOC) by pulling populations and support, and answering questions from external auditors
• Support process reviews to identify risks, controls, control gaps, and control enhancement opportunities'
• Evaluate the design of internal controls and support the development of improvement recommendations
• Support the team in identifying of control gaps and opportunities for control enhancement in response to actual and conceptual risks identified
• As appropriate, partner and liaise with external auditors to plan and implement an assessment of the control environment, coordination of timing and execution of process walkthroughs, and a process for timely sharing of potential issues for resolution with respect to internal controls.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, keeping them informed of testing progress and findings.
• Track control deficiencies and perform validation and closure of control issues.
• Conduct control walkthroughs and help identify and understand impacts of applicable risks and related controls as part of risk assessment programs.
• Provide support for special projects and initiatives•Document process flows, with a focus on internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field, or equivalent education/experience including one year internal controls, audit, or risk management experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to document and verbally communicate business processes in a clear and concise manner, including assessment of design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Communication skills to educate/raise awareness of foundational elements/methodologies needed to support an internal control framework.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $48,000 - $60,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees
• Benefits Package
• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs