Senior Financial Controls Associate – IT

Senior Financial Control Associate - IT

Equitable is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our organization as a Senior Financial Control Associate - IT. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the execution of our ICFR program to ensure its effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with industry best practices. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams across key IT and Business areas to identify and implement process improvements, enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls, and drive organizational change to achieve a streamlined and sustainable control environment.

• Support the planning and execution of key ICFR program activities including SOX and MAR scoping, end‑to‑end process and control walkthroughs, and documentation management.
• Partner closely with process owners across IT, Operations, Finance and other departments to ensure sufficient understanding and documentation of their internal control environment and IT dependencies.
• Serve as a key liaison between IT process and control owners and internal and external auditors to ensure alignment on ICFR compliance requirements.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and automation of key IT process controls to meet current and future risk mitigation objectives.
• Assist in the successful identification and remediation of IT control issues across in‑scope business areas including execution monitoring and documentation management.
• Support the successful delivery of multiple complex programs according to measures of time, budget, scope, quality and relationship.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $75,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short‑term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology.
• 1+ year of related audit and IT controls experience, with public accounting or consulting experience preferred.

• Experience with SOX audit engagements including ITGCs, ITDCs, automated controls and CUECs.
• Experience with applying appropriate control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, etc.).
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting deadlines and priorities under limited supervision in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive working relationships within their team and across the Organization.

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Business Orientation: Knowledge of business concepts, tools and techniques; ability to operate with a business mindset that complements one's functional specialty.

Cross‑functional

Collaboration:

Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions.

Data Gathering and Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques and processes; ability to gather and analyze data.

Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision‑making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions.

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