CNO Financial Group

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Salary Range : $118,600 - $178,000 Annual Job Details The stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills and location. This position is bonus eligible. CNO Financial Group is hiring a Manager, Financial Controls to be responsible for maintaining and operating the system by which management reviews and analyzes key internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in support of management’s certifications and disclosures required under the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, as well as the related external audit opinion. This role will lead supplemental statutory control procedures in support of management’s assessment regarding compliance with the NAIC’s Model Audit Rule and other statutory reporting requirements. Leveraging Finance’s shared pool of resources, the Manager, Financial Controls is responsible for determination of financial statement materiality, risk assessment and scoping, and maintenance of required documentation. This is your opportunity to work closely with the office of the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and VP, Internal Audit and serves as the primary point of contact for the external auditor on ICFR (non-IT) related audit items. As a Manager, Financial Controls, your responsibilities will include: • Collaborate with actuarial, finance, and internal audit teams to assess emerging risks and ensure comprehensive SOX and MAR controls coverage. • Work closely with the office of the CAO to determine planning materiality, in-scope financial statement accounts, related business processes, associated risks of financial misstatement, and key ICFR controls. • Maintain updated control documentation (narratives, flowcharts, risk control matrices). • Coordinate with external auditor to ensure effective and efficient audit, minimizing intrusion to business operations. • Oversee the annual walkthrough process. The Manager, Financial Controls position is well-suited for you if you: • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), and the NAIC’s Model Audit Rule. • Apply thorough understanding of financial statement materiality, risk assessment methodologies, and scoping practices for internal audit. • Evaluate and test internal controls by designing, implementing, and documenting effective control frameworks. • Analyze and assess control deficiencies, and prepare clear, actionable reports for senior leadership and external auditors. • Collaborate with external auditors and facilitate audit procedures with minimal disruption to business operations. • Organize, prioritize, and manage quarterly and annual review cycles, as well as multiple projects simultaneously. • Lead shared resources, direct cross-functional teams, and mentor junior staff and interns. • Communicate effectively, engage with executive management, external auditors, and other key stakeholders using strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. What you’ll need: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience to offset degree • 5-7 years of experience in Internal/External Audit What will set you apart: • Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred OR willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours • CPA, CIA, or other related certifications • 7-10 years of experience in Internal/External Audit within the Insurance Industry The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: • medical insurance • dental insurance • vision insurance • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • short-term & long-term disability insurance • Paid time-off and corporate holidays, • paid parental leave • company paid life insurance Click on this link for additional information. CNO embraces flexibility and encourages you to work where you’re most productive. Associates who live within a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee) have access to come into that office. Associates who live outside of a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee) may perform this role full-time work from home (WFH) from any US based location, as long as you are willing to work central or eastern time zone hours. All associates may be asked to travel to varying corporate offices periodically. Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of People Focused, Integrity, Customer Driven, and Excellence. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee. At CNO Financial Group, we’re always looking forward—to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands’ customers, and the growth we create within our own company. We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences. If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Compensation Pay Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00 Annual We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ReqID : JR169691 Job Type : Full time Additional Locations : Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Birmingham, AL;