*This is an individual contributor role*
The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Project Management Office (PMO) is seeking a senior advisor to assist in leading our enterprise SOX efforts including scoping, coordinating and overseeing the execution of controls testing, issue identification and evaluation, controls assessments, remediation plans, and management of our SOX software platform. The SOX PMO leads an enterprise-wide program to provide a basis for Management’s internal control conclusions included in The Cigna Group’s quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This role will have significant interaction with our business area Chief Accounting Officers and other members of the accounting leadership team, as well as internal and external audit partners.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop strong partnerships and continue to further strengthen SOX PMO relationships with key stakeholders (Business Areas, auditors and SOX and 3rd party testing teams)
- Coordinate and project manage the US Employer and Corporate area SOX controls and key enterprise automated business process controls (ABPC) and related activities including:
- Develop in-scope control population for testing, including new and updated controls as a result of changes in the environment, processes and systems
- Create project plans for testing and key activities, while gaining commitments from key stakeholders and external auditor
- Monitor testing plan, third party testing resources, deliverables and external auditor testing questions until resolved
- Manage SOX Tool and ensure consistency with Enterprise SOX Approach
- Ensure integrity and quality of documentation involving SOX controls, testing documentation and results
- Consult with business areas on control matters and modernization of control activities
- Directly oversee third-party testing teams to ensure efficient and effective resolution of testing procedures and outcomes
- Conduct evaluations on key control issues, document conclusions and present to senior leadership
- Identify and drive control harmonization and optimization opportunities as well as advancing automated testing strategies
- Help drive an organizational understanding of SOX and importance of strong internal controls through education and communication
- Through partnership with key stakeholders, review the impacts on controls resulting from acquisitions, new system implementations and process changes associated with enterprise initiatives and projects
- Coordinate and maintain scoping analysis and documentation with key stakeholders and regulators for SOX and MAR (Model Audit Rule related to statutory reporting) programs
- Lead and/or support special projects and SOX initiatives
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, or related discipline is strongly preferred
- Minimum 5-8+ years of diverse work experience; Accounting, Internal Audit and/or Public Accounting experience preferred
- Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls
- Strong project management skills – ability to manage detailed deliverables, assess delivery risk, enact correct actions and mitigation strategies to deliver on time
- Strong communication skills with the ability to disseminate information quickly
- Ability to shift comfortably between micro and macro, desk-level discussions and senior leader report-outs
- Highly motivated self-starter, sense of urgency and shows initiative, ability to learn quickly
- Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, internal control procedures, audit standards, practices and techniques including the COSO framework, business and automated internal control design and related testing
- Understanding of information technology, including experience with automated business process controls and IT dependent controls, is a plus
- Experience with SOX and audit tools, MS Project or Visio desired
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 100,400 - 167,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
