Financial Control IT Consulting Director

| Chicago, IL | Hybrid
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Job Summary
Individual contributor responsible for collaborating with business leaders across the enterprise to establish and manage internal controls over financial reporting. This position is a key member of the Financial Control Team within the Corporate Finance Department. This position provides consultation and direction for efforts supporting CNA's IT SOX framework including planning, risk assessment, design and documentation, testing and monitoring, and policy development. This position promotes governance standards through influential leadership of key initiatives with cross-functional representation while demonstrating a deep knowledge of CNA's applications and infrastructure, products and services, and external (GAAP and statutory) reporting requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

  1. Through coordination with CNA's IT organization, provides leadership for an assessment of IT risks in accordance with industry-standard frameworks including COSO and COBIT to support compliance with Section 404 of SOX.
  2. Monitors management's IT control testing including assessment of testing exceptions and/or control deficiencies with respect to internal controls over financial reporting while providing consultation for remediation plans and reporting to senior management.
  3. Serves as a dedicated SOX liaison to consult on IT projects and implementations to ensure adequate risk and control considerations are incorporated.
  4. Capitalizes on new software investments to further evolve the Company's IT risk management including strengthening linkage between business controls and IT controls as well as optimization of management's control testing processes.
  5. Evaluates and, as necessary, influences external auditor's testing approach to ensure an efficient and effective use of resources; provides direction to triage audit issues as they arise.
  6. Helps evolve our SOX environment to place more reliance on automated controls and capture related SOX/audit efficiencies
  7. Establishes and modifies corporate procedures, as necessary, to promote a continued improvement in our risk management environment.
  8. Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry.


May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Typically AVP or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  1. In-depth understanding of risk frameworks including COSO, COBIT, and ISO 27001.
  2. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
  3. Proven communication, interpersonal and presentation skills to work effectively among all levels of internal/external partners/clients.
  4. Proven influence and decision-making skills.
  5. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and lead in a fast-paced dynamic workforce.
  6. Proven change agent
  7. Ability to work independently as well as manage/lead large engagements.
  8. Advanced computing skills including MS Office Suite, SQL, business objects and other business-related software


Education & Experience

  1. Bachelors with Master's degree preferred, in related discipline, or equivalent.
  2. Typically a minimum of ten years of related work experience.
  3. Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, and/or CPA preferred.
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An Insider's view of CNA

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Work-life balance has always been a priority for me. It always will be. CNA’s hybrid working model allows me to not only maximize collaboration with my peers but also take advantage of increased flexibility by combining remote and in-office work. I’m empowered to take control of my schedule based on what works best for me and my team.

Alison Massey

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How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

On the Security Advisory team, collaboration is key to what we do. We sit at a unique intersection of security goals and business objectives. By working across nearly every IT team at CNA, we balance the need for maintaining secure initiatives and keeping projects on track. It’s our job to find the best, secure path to ‘Yes’ for business requests.

Zach Jones

Director, Security Advisory

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

I joined CNA as a contractor and became a full-time employee after an eight-year contractor journey. I’m passionate about solving technical challenges and CNA allows me to foster that passion. Every day, I learn about emerging technologies. I’m empowered to develop, grow, and create a career that works for me and my lifestyle.

SenthilKumar Asokan

Applications Engineer Senior Specialist

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Enterprise Architecture creates foundations for IT expectations across CNA. I’m on a team that builds reusable IT assets, communicates best practices, and decides standards for tooling, and more. I influence CNA outside of my role, too, specifically through CNA’s Employee Resource Groups. I’m empowered to influence both IT and our culture of inclus

Lisa Smith

Architecture Senior Specialist

What does career growth look like on your team?

Career growth can take on many different forms at CNA, and that’s because there are always opportunities to acquire transferrable skills. On my team specifically, we’re encouraged to identify and work toward development opportunities that matter to us. We’re empowered to make a difference while advancing our careers.

Josie Lee

Director, HR Business Partner

What are CNA Perks + Benefits

CNA Benefits Overview

One of the many advantages of working at CNA is the benefits program we offer you and your eligible dependents,
beginning on the first day of your employment. The program features a variety of plans that provide health care
benefits, well-being, disability and survivor protection, and 401(k) savings, among others. Below are highlights
of the offerings.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity employee resource groups
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Some meals provided
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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