Accounting Advisor

The Cigna Group

. Assist with overall Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and SOC 1 compliance for the Evernorth segment, focusing on business-process internal controls .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,100 - $151,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and SOC 1 compliance, with a strong focus on internal controls and risk assessment. Proficient in project management and collaboration with auditors and control owners to ensure compliance and remediation of deficiencies.

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Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) ComplianceInternal Controls AssessmentRisk AssessmentProject ManagementCPA, CISA, or CIA Certification

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Hard Skills

Internal ControlsAuditFinancial ComplianceRisk ConsultingControl DocumentationRemediation ActivitiesCompensating-Control MappingRoot Cause AnalysisTechnology ControlsBusiness Process Controls

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Visio

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACISACIA

Industry Keywords

SOXSOC 1Financial ControlsComplianceAudit Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with overall Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and SOC 1 compliance for the Evernorth segment, focusing on business-process internal controls
Collaborate with control owners to assess internal-control design for key processes addressing risks within SOX and SOC 1 reporting scope
Support control documentation and remediation activities for internal-control deficiencies
Collaborate with Information Technology compliance on technology controls, dependencies and impacts to business-process controls
Liaise with internal and external auditors and process/control owners to ensure testing readiness and timely documentation delivery
Escalate key SOX and SOC 1 control deficiencies
Determine compensating-control mapping, root causes and remediation actions for control gaps or operating deficiencies
Support project initiatives by evaluating impacts on Evernorth’s financial-controls environment
Build and maintain relationships with business partners through regular touchpoints
Report to a Senior Advisor within Financial Compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
3–5 years of relevant SOX, internal controls, audit, risk consulting, or other financial compliance role experience
CPA, CISA or CIA strongly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Visio
Strong understanding of technology and business process internal controls and risk assessment
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with control owners and internal and external auditors
Ability to work cross-functionally to resolve complex issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and proactively identify when complex items require escalation
For occasional or permanent home working, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Hybrid work arrangement