Senior Manager, IT Controls & Audit Compliance (Hybrid)
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions · Canton, MA · 1 wk ago
Accounting$162k–$195k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Senior Manager, IT Controls & Audit Compliance position is available for our U.S. team. This role is responsible for leading IT controls and audit compliance activities within the IT organization, ensuring technology controls and audit compliance responsibilities are owned and executed within IT, while maintaining strong partnerships with Finance, Internal Audit, Risk, and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain the execution strategy and operating framework for IT controls and technology compliance in support of SOX 404, ICFR, and broader regulatory requirements.
- Establish, enhance, and maintain ITGC and automated controls frameworks, ensuring consistency, standardization, and alignment across platforms, systems, and business units.
- Serve as a key IT representative in SOX governance forums, providing subject matter expertise to challenge control adequacy, identify risks, and support escalation of material deficiencies as needed.
- Support execution of IT-related SOX initiatives, partnering with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure consistency with established frameworks and standards.
- Lead the development and execution of IT risk assessments related to financial reporting systems, data integrity, access, change management, and interface controls.
- Guide mitigation strategies for technology-related ICFR risks, ensuring effective and sustainable remediation of control deficiencies.
- Partner with technology and architecture teams to ensure secure, compliant design and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and integrations.
- Engage and influence stakeholders across IT, Finance, Risk, Corporate Legal and Internal Audit to resolve control issues, strengthen execution, and reinforce accountability.
- Act as a primary IT liaison supporting external auditors, regulators, and advisory partners, providing subject matter expertise on technology controls, SOX testing, and remediation approaches.
- Provide clear and concise communication to IT leadership on technology control posture, audit readiness, emerging risks, and remediation status.
- Support planning and prioritization of IT controls activities, aligning efforts to audit requirements, regulatory expectations, and program objectives.
- Evaluate risk and operational impacts of control decisions, supporting practical, efficient, and sustainable compliance solutions.
- Provide guidance and oversight to control owners, reinforcing execution expectations, evidence quality, and audit readiness across IT teams.
- Champion a culture of strong IT governance, accountability, and control awareness across the IT organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 7–10 years of experience in IT risk, ITGC, SOX compliance, or technology audit.
- Experience supporting multi-regulatory audit environments (CAS, OFSI, ORM, US State audits preferred).
- Professional certification such as CISA, CPA, or equivalent preferred.
- Strong knowledge of: ITGC (access, change, operations), SOX 404 / ICFR, audit lifecycle and remediation practices.
Qualifications
- Passionate about providing insurance coverage that's aligned to targeted customer groups.
- Committed to acting with the highest of ethical standards through our five core values: integrity, respect, customer driven, excellence, and social responsibility.
- Aspire to create an environment where everyone can be themselves, grow, and succeed.
Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period.
- Competitive paid time off programs.
- 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary.
- Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits.
Pay
The typical base salary range for this position is $162,000 – $195,000, based on the factors aforementioned. For candidates located in our Massachusetts offices, the base salary range is $173,000 - $203,000.
Schedule
This position is offered on a hybrid schedule.