In 2025, USA Today recognized Primerica as a Top Workplace USA for the fifth year in a row, and Newsweek named Primerica one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year. In 2024, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica as a Top Workplace for the eleventh consecutive year, and Forbes recognized Primerica as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for the fifth year in a row. In addition, for the tenth time Primerica has been voted a Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine. Primerica is a great place to work! Join our team to experience what it’s like to work at “one of the best places to work in the metro Atlanta”.
About this PositionThe SOX Auditor plays a key role in the design and execution of the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley (“SOX”) Compliance Program and Enterprise Risk Management Program (“ERM”). This role is responsible for evaluating financial statement risks, testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and reporting findings/gaps to management. The SOX Auditor will also act as management’s liaison to facilitate the testing of SOX controls by Internal Audit and the external auditors. This position will work with process owners to ensure that financial reporting processes are adequately designed and executed to identify material misstatements. These responsibilities include ensuring that existing internal controls are documented accurately and helping business leaders design or enhance controls over new processes. Further, the position will partner with process owners to evaluate the impact of internal control deficiencies and communicate results from the testing process.The SOX Auditor will support the Company’s ERM program by maintaining the enterprise risk register, coordinating and facilitating risk assessments, developing risk reporting for management, and assisting with other ERM initiatives and projects as needed.
This is a hybrid role: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday onsite. Thursday and Friday remote.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship, now or in the future.
The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000.Responsibilities & QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:
- BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field
- Minimum of 2-3 years of related work experience in internal/external audit, risk management, or compliance
- SOX experience with a strong understanding of the COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework
- Must have a firm grasp of technical accounting and SOX methodologies (controls design, risk assessment, testing strategies, etc.) and knowledge of process flow mapping, design and documentation of controls, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans
Preferred:
- CPA, CIA, CISA or other industry-relevant designation
- Financial services and/or insurance industry experience
- Program/project management experience
- Knowledge of IT/Information Security risks and audit principles
- Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm)
Other Skills/Abilities:
- Adept at assessing complex business processes environments to identify potential financial, operational, and compliance risks
- Embraces new challenges and exhibits problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and ability to connect with all levels of management
- Self-directed and accountable with the ability to manage competing tasks within specified deadlines
- Proficient skills in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Visio)
FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):
Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field
- 2–3 years of related experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or compliance
- SOX experience and strong understanding of the COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework
- Knowledge of technical accounting and SOX methodologies, including control design, risk assessment, and testing strategies
- Knowledge of process flow mapping, control design and documentation, controls testing, control deficiency evaluation, and remediation planning
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or another relevant professional designation
- Financial services or insurance industry experience
- Program or project management experience
- Knowledge of IT and information security risks and audit principles
- Professional services experience, including public accounting or advisory firm experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Visio
Primerica Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — Feedback suggests the commission-based model offers uncapped earning potential and clear performance-linked upside for those who consistently produce. Incentive trips and bonuses for top producers reinforce earnings growth when pipelines are strong.
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Retirement Support — Company materials highlight a 401(k) plan for corporate employees with a competitive, generous company match. This retirement support is positioned as a notable part of the corporate benefits package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Corporate disclosures describe paid planned and unplanned time off, 11 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time for eligible employees. These provisions indicate robust time-off coverage within corporate roles.
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What We Do
Primerica is a leading financial services company in North America, with more than 2,000 corporate employees who support more than 129,000 licensed independent representatives providing financial education and offering financial products and services to their clients. Primerica has been operating for more than 40 years and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "PRI." Primerica’s focus is on serving the needs of middle-income consumers by providing products such as term life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, and more. In addition to the products and services we offer, Primerica also offers entrepreneurial-minded individuals the opportunity to build their own financial services business. More information about Primerica's Business Opportunity can be found on www.primericabusinessopportunity.com. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, Primerica operates throughout the U.S., Canada, and the territories of Puerto Rico and Guam. We believe financial security should be possible for everyone, so we strive to meet families where they are today and help them be better prepared for their future.
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