Vice President, Accounting & Financial Audit (Hybrid)

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
This position reports directly to the SVP, Chief Audit Executive and will be a member of the Internal Audit leadership team. The position will be responsible for conducting Internal Audit assurance work within Protective’s accounting, finance, and asset liability management functional areas. This leadership position requires thorough knowledge and expertise of the Institute of Internal Auditor’s Professional Internal Audit Standards. This position will manage a team of internal auditors, external consultants, and contractors to facilitate the expertise necessary to add value and provide assurance of controls with the respective functional areas. 

Responsibilities:

• Establish the strategy and audit plan for conducting value-added assurance services for the accounting, finance and asset liability management functions across the organization
• Provide leadership in conducting Internal Audit assurance work to provide assurance on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of controls
• Communicate the results of assurance work to the Executive Management Controls Committee and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure overall quality of audit outputs in planning, risk assessments, fieldwork, workpapers, and audit reports
• Manage relationships with risk and compliance functions to align risk management practices and strengthen our Three Lines Model
• Enhance internal audit practices through data analytics, benchmarking, and involvement in relevant professional organizations
• Monitors and tracks team performance with internal and external benchmarking to identify opportunities for continuous improvements
• Shares business and industry expertise with audit team to ensure that decisions pertaining to the nature, timing and extent of audit work are appropriate, the skill sets of the team are continually enhanced, and operational performance of the team is maximized
• Directs resolution of complex or unusual business problems and internal control issues
• Plans and conducts team building activities to enhance and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness which furthers the goals of the Company and Internal Audit

Qualifications:

• Has comprehensive knowledge of Internal Audit standards, procedures, methodology and related insurance standards, including the changing business environment
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related curriculum
• CPA or CIA certification required
• Ten or more years of related experience, including supervisory experience, in internal audit, public accounting, or finance
• Experience with STAT and GAAP Accounting

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $140,000 to $200,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.This position also offers additional incentive opportunities [through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance].
Employee Benefits:  We aim to protect our employees' wellbeing through a broad benefits offering. For example, we protect physical wellbeing through health, dental and vision insurance. We protect mental wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. We protect time away from work with a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). We protect financial wellbeing through contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.    Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Protective, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees are able to fully contribute and thrive. Our goal is to grow and develop our people, attract diverse talent and support strong, diverse communities.
We support diversity, equity, and inclusion by working to develop a culture of inclusion and belonging led by leaders who develop potential and embrace unique skills and abilities. Our aim is to create an equitable and accountable environment for all leaders and employees that will drive performance and impact business strat