Job Abstract

GEICO seeks several Internal Controls Managers to support Property & Commercial, Auto Personal, Technology and Corporate Functions. This is a high-impact and high-visibility role requiring a strategic thinker with strong implementation and influence skills. This position reports to a Director of Internal Control. In addition to supporting our businesses and corporate functions with risk issues, this position will implement policies, procedures, and governance to improve processes and customer experiences. You will have a track record of managing risks and implementing best-in-class internal controls strategies in a large complex organization. This is an exciting time to join GEICO and lead impactful changes in internal controls, manage risks and help shape the future of our organization.

Core accountabilities include:

• Implement and executes plans to evaluate and monitor the design of internal controls across the organization.

• Build effective working relationships and collaborate with key partners regarding updates on issues, internal controls and key process changes.

• Participate in the implementation and facilitation of management’s self-assessments.

• Perform process walkthroughs to clearly identify, document, and assess controls supporting key organizational processes.

• Design and implement control testing procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.

• Define and identify control gaps, provide recommendations for control process improvements, and oversee corrective action plans on control gaps.

• Identify opportunities to utilize data analytics to monitor internal controls.

• Participate on project teams to support system implementations or changes to ensure adequate controls are incorporated, change control guidelines are followed, and process changes are documented.

• Serve as a liaison to internal and external auditors and support the evaluation of remediation action plans.  Support the Business and Corporate Functions in the Issue Management Process.

• Ongoing training of Business and Corporate Function Partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.

• 5-10 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional written communication skills

• Certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE (helpful / not required)

• Project management skills

• Insurance or Financial Services industry experience (preferred)

Location:
This hybrid role involves on-site presence 3 days per week at one of our office locations in Chevy Chase, MD, New York, NY, or Chicago, IL

Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.