Assistant Manager, Internal Controls over Financial ...

OverviewTo assist in the management of a branch of the Internal Risk and Controls (IRC) group and ensure its operation is consistent with the IRC effort to maintain and evolve a comprehensive and Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) compatible control environment. Assist in the leadership of a team of audit specialists, control experts (as defined by SOX Section 407), and technology subject matter experts to research and establish best practices that align with Sections 302 and 404 of SOX. Manage team members during preparation for integrated audits as well as managing those teams during the creation of audit responses. Work strategically with leaders across the credit union to deploy preventative, detective, and corrective controls that mitigate the risk of financial misstatement by virtue of control-centric processes and technology. Assist in leading initiatives related to Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) with the objective of producing evidence of operational and design effectiveness. To analyze Corporate Accounting business needs to develop and implement internal control solutions that leverage systems and processes with a broad degree of latitude.ResponsibilitiesManage multiple aspects of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) governance programManage multi-disciplinary control initiatives to evaluate controls and ultimately transform any control gaps into mature control environmentsAssist in managing the review of emerging control guidance and technologies and recommend solutionsAssist in managing activities related to the COSO Framework's Entity, Risk, Activity, Information/Communication, and Monitoring levels of control and aligns related controls with executive-level strategies (e.g., Credit Policy and Analytics, Financial Risk Management, etc.)Assist in the development of ICFR vision for the transition toward control-based audits and ensure continued support for substantive audits when necessaryManage activities that advance ICFR and business use of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software that establishes workflow around control team activity, audit deliverable creation/acquisition, and executive management approval processesAssist in leading feasibility initiatives designed to determine the applicability of technology to existing control practices (e.g., cognitive technologies for meta-controls,Robotics Process Automation (RPA), etc.)Identify business control requirements (e.g. needs, objectives, functions, features, input and output)Develop, recommend and document adjustments to workflows to enhance control processesLead efforts to operationalize General Ledger technologies (e.g., Accounting Rules Engines [ARE], Data Integration [DI], and Data Storage Hubs[ DSH], etc.) and their associated impact on accounting personnel using stakeholder and pain point analyses. Evaluate operational controls efficiency and effectiveness.Collaborate with leadership on various governance initiatives (e.g., controls governance, data governance, change management governance etc.) as they relate to management's valuation, presentation and disclosure, rights and obligations, existence, and completeness assertionsContribute to various steering committees and panels that set direction for the purpose of evangelizing a SOX compatible mindset that seeks to increase the consideration of controls as a forethought and reduce those instances when controls are considered as an afterthoughtParticipate in ongoing inter-departmental Controls Committee meetings to facilitate comprehensive and enterprise-wide leadership participation in the preparation for financial statement and Information Technology General Computer (ITGC) auditsAssist in leading multi-disciplinary control initiatives at the right level of detail and scope to assess the effectiveness of business and technological controls and ultimately transform any control gaps into mature control environmentsAnalyze controls information, requirements, data, processes, control specific practices, control standards and metrics/statisticsSupervise efforts that assess the operational performance of existing controls and devise remediation strategies that align control performance with the appropriate risk mitigation methodologyParticipate in the review of existing control policies, process narratives, and process models to develop optimization strategies and the associated current state, future state, and gap analysis planning artifactsCollaborate with key partners in development and delivery of tested, approved control solutionsPresent control conclusions and recommendations / alternatives to management, coordinating integration of solutions with existing processes and applicationsBuild and maintain partnerships with external and internal auditors to negotiate audit objectives and audit scope based upon previously developed risk-based strategies for audit execution LeadManage efforts to establish executive-level views of control related activities and performance via the use of executive dashboards and other interfaces intended to summarize real-time control information for executive consumption and ongoing monitoring purposesLead project teams to properly identify, resolve and document highly technical and complex preventative, detective, or corrective control problems/solutions associated with audit findings and/or remediation of control deficiencies, mitigating future exposurePerform supervisory/managerial responsibilities- Ensure adequate/skilled staffing; select employees- Establish performance goals and priorities- Prepare, conduct and review performance appraisals- Lead, develop, guide, mentor and counsel staff- Provide input and/or prepare budget requirements for Annual Financial Plan (AFP)- Ensure section/branch goals and objectives align with division/department strategy- Ensure efficiency of operations- Leadership Level - Manage daily activities, assist in executive briefings and assist in development of program planPerform other related duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or the equivalent combination of experience, education and trainingAdvanced knowledge of SOX Section 404 or GAAP principles, financial statement preparation, and internal accounting controlsSignificant experience leading implementation initiativesSignificant experience redesigning processes and partnering with business unit personnel to complete the transformationExtensive experience in problem resolution including determining root cause, scope and scale of issues related to control-specific technologies and GL modulesSignificant experience in the analysis of financial transactions, related processes and key controls around data supporting general ledger entriesSignificant experience directing large project efforts from a controls and information systems perspectiveAbility to effectively interpret and remediate findings from internal and/or auditors and regulatorsEffective skill recruiting, retaining, coaching and motivating employees to achieve production resultsAdvanced skill to influence, negotiate, and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomesAdvanced skill presenting to stakeholders & managementExperience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendorsDesired QualificationsMaster's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of training, education and experienceCertified Public Accountant (CPA) designationCertified Internal Auditor (CIA) designationProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationInformation Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certificationExperience in public or private accounting applying complex accounting treatmentsExperience applying enterprise, business, and/or information architecture principlesExperience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staffThorough knowledge of Navy Federal policies, products, and services, and familiarity with internal operations, systems, and functionsHours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PMLocation: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive Pensacola, FL 32526| 141 Security Drive Winchester, VA 22602About UsNavy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.• Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2024• Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT• Forbes® 2024 America's Best Large Employers• Forbes® 2024 America's Best Employers for New Grads• Forbes® 2024 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers• Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennialsâ„¢ 2024• Fortune Best Workplaces for Women â„¢ 2024• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2024• Military Times 2024 Best for Vets Employers• Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces• 2024 PEOPLE® Companies That Care• Ripplematch Recruiting Choice Award• Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship ProgramsFrom Fortune. ©2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market positionBank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Created: 2025-01-14