IT Manager, Financial Controls

Job Number: 9698

Job Number: 250000D0

External Description: At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Equitable is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our organization as a Manager in the IT Pillar of the Financial Controls Office (FCO). In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the execution of our ICFR program to ensure its effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with industry best practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across key IT and Business areas to identify and implement process improvements, enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls, and drive organizational change to achieve a streamlined and sustainable control environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the planning and execution of key ICFR program activities including SOX and MAR scoping, end-to end process and control walkthroughs, and documentation management

• Partner closely with process owners across IT, Operations, Finance and other departments to ensure sufficient understanding and documentation of their internal control environment and IT dependencies

• Serve as a key liaison between IT process and control owners and internal and external auditors to ensure alignment on ICFR compliance requirements

• Assist in the design, implementation, and automation of key IT process controls to meet current and future risk mitigation objectives

• Assist in the successful identification and remediation of IT control issues across in-scope business areas including execution monitoring and documentation management

• Support the successful delivery of multiple complex programs according to measures of time, budget, scope, quality and relationship

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $74,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits : Equitable Total Rewards Program
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology

• 2 years related audit and IT controls experience, with public accounting or consulting experience preferred

• Experience with SOX audit engagements including ITGCs, ITDCs, automated controls and CUECs

• Experience with applying appropriate control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting deadlines and priorities under limited supervision in a fast- paced and dynamic environment

• Demonstrated ability to foster positive working relationships within their team and across the Organization

Skills:

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Business Orientation: Knowledge of business concepts, tools and techniques; ability to operate with a business mindset that complements one's functional specialty and keeps it in a business context.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals.

Data Gathering and Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques and processes; ability to gather and analyze data on the learning needs of a target population.

Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we're a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com .

Community / Marketing Title: IT Manager, Financial Controls

Location_formattedLocationLong: Syracuse, New York US