Internal Controls Manager

Zurich is currently looking for an Internal Controls Manager to work out of our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Primary responsibilities include supporting management to ensure internal controls are in place and operating effectively in accordance with the Group Internal Control Integrated Framework (ICIF), with the main area of focus being financial controls.  Work with an experienced team to bring innovative solutions to management to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the control environment.  Support the business in understanding the root cause of errors identified and help develop remediation plans. 

Responsibilities:

 

• Ability to analyze processes to identify risks and control weaknesses
• Ability to design and implement appropriate controls to strengthen the control environment and mitigate company risks
• Recognize the impact of major external or internal changes to the control environment
• Participate in cross functional groups to implement or enhance controls based on organizational transformations
• Bring a systematic and disciplined approach to maintain the control environment
• Ability to document processes from start to finish through the collaboration with subject matter experts
• Ability to design and execute the testing of internal controls and facilitate the related remediation for any control deficiencies identified
• Develop presentations tailored to audiences at various levels and business functions to communicate internal control findings
• Ability to promote and educate cross functional partners on the importance of internal controls
• Support the business and Internal Controls team in automating controls and testing where appropriate
• Build relationships within the business to stay current on focus areas and trends and consider where additional support may be required
• Support the business as ICIF is rolled out and moves to business as usual
• Identify opportunities to improve customer facing reporting and coordination and bring them to action

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance and 6 or more years of experience in Accounting OR Finance area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in Accounting OR Finance area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance and 6 or more years of experience in Accounting OR Finance area AND
• Knowledge and experience using accounting principles
• General ledger or transactional experience
• Experience with General Ledger, software, financial reporting systems, Business Objects and financial query tools

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Insurance industry experience
• 1 or more years’ experience related to internal / external audit
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite and Visio experience

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (