Internal Controls Manager-SOX (Greater Chicago Area)

Manager, SOX 404 Compliance | High-Visibility Insurance Opportunity

The opportunity: This is more than a compliance role. It offers the chance to become a trusted advisor across the organization , influence the control environment, drive process improvements, and gain broad visibility into the financial, operational, technology, and regulatory aspects of a sophisticated insurance organization.

If you're an experienced SOX professional looking for a role where you can make an impact, broaden your industry expertise, and work closely with senior leadership , I'd love to connect.

Our client is seeking a Manager, SOX 404 Compliance to lead and enhance a complex SOX program within a highly regulated insurance environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SOX, Internal Audit, or Big 4 professional to expand their expertise while partnering across the organization on high-impact initiatives.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Lead the end-to-end SOX 404 program , including risk assessment, scoping, testing, certifications, and deficiency evaluation

• Gain broad exposure to insurance-specific financial processes , including claims & reserves, premium revenue, reinsurance, investments, and statutory vs. GAAP reporting

• Partner directly with Finance, Accounting, IT, Actuarial, Reinsurance, Investments, Legal, and Operations

• Work closely with Internal Audit and external auditors , serving as a key SOX subject-matter expert

• Lead oversight of IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, data flows, and system interfaces supporting financial and actuarial reporting

• Play an active role in technology, digital transformation, and systems initiatives , including insurance platforms and GRC technology

• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and streamline the SOX program and control environment

• Present SOX risks, deficiencies, and program updates to senior leadership and Audit Committees

• Gain valuable exposure to SEC, PCAOB, COSO, and NAIC regulatory requirements

What we're looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in SOX, Internal Audit, or Public Accounting

• 3+ years of insurance industry experience

• Strong knowledge of SOX 404, COSO, ICFR, and financial reporting risks

• Understanding of both GAAP and NAIC statutory accounting

• Experience with ITGCs and automated controls

• CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred

• Big 4 or public-company experience is a plus