Senior Specialist, Internal Controls

Transamerica

. Assist in evaluating and designing internal controls and make recommendations for improvement .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and designing internal controls, with a strong focus on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and risk management within the financial services industry. Proficient in documenting financial reporting processes and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

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Internal Controls EvaluationSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceRisk AssessmentFinancial Reporting ProcessesCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Internal ControlsAuditRisk ManagementProcess MappingControl TestingControl RemediationFinancial ReportingControl Deficiencies TrackingControl Environment AssessmentsIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationEducating StakeholdersAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBig 4 Public AccountingU.S. Domestic RegistrantControl FrameworkAudit Findings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in evaluating and designing internal controls and make recommendations for improvement
Conduct and document financial, accounting and actuarial process flows focused on internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Support SOX risk assessment and scoping activities, including risk identification, process mapping and controls linkage
Assist in developing and implementing goals, policies, priorities and procedures for internal controls over financial reporting and SOX
Prepare management updates, including control remediation plans
Partner with external auditors on control-environment assessments, process walkthroughs and issue resolution
Develop processes and policies for reporting findings
Collaborate with the first line on action plans and corrective-action reviews
Coordinate tracking of control deficiencies and audit findings through resolution across country units
Support testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting
Assess control implications within the Issue Paper process
Support internal controls leadership in oversight of global country units

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field, or equivalent work experience
Eight years of progressive experience in internal controls, audit or risk management within the financial services industry
Experience working with internal controls under Sarbanes Oxley and assessing control related risks
Ability to document and verbally communicate financial reporting processes clearly and concisely, including assessment of design and operating effectiveness of controls
Communication skills to educate/raise awareness of foundational elements/methodologies needed to support an internal control framework
CPA preferred
Big 4 public accounting experience working with controls within the Sarbanes Oxley environment preferred
Recent experience with a listed U.S. company that is a domestic registrant preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
Ten (10) paid holidays per year
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs