Senior Specialist, Controls Assurance

TITLE: Senior Specialist, Controls Assurance

Under the direction of Audit Management, this position functions as a working audit project manager, responsible for planning, performing, communicating issues and progress, and reporting results, individually or sometimes within a team. The Senior Specialist will support Guardian's Model Audit Rule (MAR) certification of internal control over statutory financial reporting, PwC Direct Assistance, and any other IA initiative. Responsibilities include internal controls testing, execution on core services (i.e., risk assessment and scoping, documentation, remediation, and certification), support stakeholders throughout the MAR program, etc.

The Senior Specialist may interface with stakeholders from across business and functional areas. They must possess the professionalism to lead and/or participate in these discussions! Further, the Senior Specialist must be knowledgeable about MAR regulation, have strong organizational skills, adhere to budgets and schedules, and possess the confidence to establish clear expectations prior to commencing work.

You Will:

• Lead and implement MAR program (risk assessment, scoping, testing, roll forward, etc) in accordance with established regulations. This includes:

• Developing an understanding of management's processes

• Use data collection skills to acquire an understanding of the process, risks, and controls

• Under direct supervision, formulating and executing audit procedures that test key controls

• Under direct supervision, drafting valuable deliverables, and communicating results to business management

• Spearheading work to complete on time and within budget

• Communicate and establish relationships with business areas assigned.

• Work with other members of the IA team to leverage their skill sets, experience and expertise; provide same.

• Implement PwC direct assistance testing for select assignments.

• Support advisory or ad hoc projects.

• Stay abreast of current issues and obtain continuing education and training.

You Have:

• Validated experience in internal audit, external audit or related functions.

• Knowledge of Model Audit Rule regulations.

• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is helpful, but not required.

• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.

• Solid written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely.

• Solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and clearly articulate thoughts and ideas.

• Ability to work independently, as well as in teams.

• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to effectively analyze a process and assess risks and controls.

• Solid organizational skills, with the ability to handle concurrent projects and meet deadlines.

• Adaptable to changing priorities.

• Ability to collaborate with others, both inside and outside of the department, while working toward common goals and fostering understanding and agreement.

• Develop relationships within business areas.

• Bachelor's degree required (accounting or business degree is a plus)

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) accreditation attained or in progress.

• Professional certifications (CPA, CFE, CISA, etc.), licenses, or designations is a strong plus.

Additional information:

• Travel: less than 10%

Salary Range

$66,130.00 - $108,640.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.