About the Role:
GEICO seeks several Internal Controls Leaders to support Property & Commercial, Auto Personal and Corporate Functions. This is a high-impact and high-visibility role requiring a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills. This position reports to the Head of Internal Controls. In addition to supporting our businesses and corporate functions with risk issues, this position will build, manage and implement policies, procedures and governance to improve processes and customer experiences. You will have a track record of developing and implementing best-in-class internal and business controls strategies in a large complex organization. This is an exciting time to join GEICO and lead impactful changes in internal controls, manage risks and help shape the future of our organization.
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Location:
This hybrid role involves on-site presence 3 days per week at one of our office locations in Chevy Chase, MD; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or New York, NY.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to design, ensure compliance, and remediate internal controls processes.
- Build and manage a dynamic team supporting internal controls design, compliance, and remediation.
- Develop, maintain and implement policies and procedures for internal controls requirements.
- Conduct training sessions for employees on internal controls and SOX compliance.
- Collaborate with business leaders to update and implement internal controls, including risk and control matrices.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process enhancement and automation.
- Work closely with business partners and corporate functions to ensure consistency in internal controls practices.
- Stay informed on financial regulations and industry standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations.
- Represent internal controls interests to internal and external parties, including CFO, business leadership, Audit Committee, and auditors.
- Provide/review periodic and ad hoc presentations for various stakeholders.
- Communicate risk events, issues, and processes clearly and effectively.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business or relevant experience.
- 8 + years of expertise in internal controls, SOX compliance, and / or risk management.
- Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment with competing priorities.
- Master's degree in finance or accounting (CPA, CFE, CIA, or other certifications are a plus).
- Experience in data analysis, forensic audit, and data analytics visualization.
Annual Salary
$128,000.00 - $224,000.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Benefits:
As an Associate, you'll enjoy our Total Rewards Program * to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures
Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.