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Position Summary:

The primary function is to support management’s business objectives through leadership of the Company’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), including SOX and MAR-related activities, within Corporate Audit. This role leads and enhances ICFR planning, testing, coordination, issue follow-up, and compliance support to help evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control and governance processes related to financial reporting. The role also supports broader internal audit objectives by helping ensure ICFR work is executed with consistency, accountability, and scalability as well as leading or conducting internal audits and projects to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s risk management, internal control and governance processes.

An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

$101,167 to $204,439 (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$91,970 to $185,853 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$82,773 to $167,268 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

In CA: Typical hiring range is $137,523.00 to $168,083.00  

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and/or perform oversight toward successful completion of ICFR, SOX, and MAR compliance activities, including planning, risk identification, testing approach, execution oversight, documentation review, issue follow-up, and reporting.
• Provide technical guidance to team members on conducting and documenting end-to-end process walkthroughs and flowcharts in Visio, identification and documentation of key risks, risk statements, control design, testing methodology, and thorough deficiency assessment for identified deficiencies.
• Coordinate with management, IT, control owners, and external auditors to support timely completion of ICFR-related responsibilities and resolution of issues.
• Review ICFR workpapers and control documentation to ensure audit-quality standards, consistency, and technical accuracy.
• Support the development, enhancement, and execution of an ICFR program that promotes consistency, accountability, and effective documentation across the audit lifecycle.
• Support monitoring of management action plans and remediation efforts related to ICFR observations and deficiencies.
• Advise process owners and management on internal control design, documentation standards, and remediation requirements, promoting consistent understanding of SOX and ICFR expectations.
• Prepare periodic management reporting on audit status, control effectiveness, and risk exposure.
• Identify and advance opportunities to use AI and automation to improve the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of ICFR testing and related compliance support.
• Promote awareness and accountability for effective internal controls and support improvements in department policies, procedures, tools, and auditing techniques through innovation and continuous improvement.

Education:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, preferably Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Preferred:

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar is preferred

Experience:

 Minimum:

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in SOX, ICFR, internal controls, internal audit, external audit, or related compliance and financial reporting roles

Preferred:

• Experience leading and coordinating testing, issue follow-up, and stakeholder communication in a SOX or ICFR environment is preferred
• Experience in audit workflow tools such as Workiva and/or Alteryx preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of internal control concepts and best practices, including areas such as: COSO, COBIT, SOX, and IIA professional standards.
• Financial accounting knowledge: exposure to GAAP, including SEC reporting requirements (MAR knowledge is preferred) 
• Strong understanding of financial reporting risk, internal controls, and compliance processes.
• Ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness and support remediation planning.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to address sensitive issues, build consensus, and support implementation of solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively in an independent manner and/or as a manager and member of a team.
• Ability to perform data analysis and adapt to new tools, including AI, automation, and related technologies.
• Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to obtain and maintain adequate documentation to support audit work.
• Possesses high ethical standards

Why choose a career at Mercury?

At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.

Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.

We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.

Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers

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We offer many great benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.