Control Testing Director, Financial Controls Office (HYBRID or REMOTE)

About the Role

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a mission we’ve honed since 1859.

Equitable is looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our organization as the Controls Testing Director in the Financial Controls Office (FCO). In this role you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of Management’s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Testing program to ensure its effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across key IT and Business areas and drive organizational change to achieve a streamlined and sustainable control environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive Management’s ICFR Testing strategy across the Company’s key business and IT processes

• Lead the planning and execution of Management testing program activities including SOX and MAR scoping, end-to-end process and control walkthroughs, documentation management, and issue escalation

• Partner closely with external auditors to facilitate their 70% reliance on Management’s testing

• Lead the identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control testing

• Manage and communicate program status to Senior Management and external auditors

• Lead by example to drive a team culture of engaging, inspired, and empowered individuals who add value across the organization

• Manage a team of approximately 2 on-shore employees and 10 off-shore employees

This position offers a flexible work schedule: it may be fully remote/hybrid. If you are located near one of our offices (e.g., Charlotte, NC; Syracuse, NY), a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days on-site per week is expected to foster collaboration and connection.

The base salary range for this position is $125,000-$150,000. 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.

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