Head of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)

Full-Time

Boston, MA, or Springfield, MA

The Opportunity

You will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement and internal controls across the organization, including full ownership of the build, testing and associated tracking of the Internal Controls for Financial Reporting (ICFR)_ framework. This role ensures compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements, supports audit readiness, and strengthens the control environment across all areas of MassMutual. You will have significant ownership over internal control design and remediation, influence senior leadership and the audit committee, and partner with areas of Corporate Finance (including FP&A, Actuarial, etc.); Enterprise Technology Experience (ETX); Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and various business leaders across the organization to drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes. You will lead the team of individuals accountable for the control framework for all areas of the organization.

The Team

You will join the Controllers organization, which is focused on delivering accurate and timely financial insights to leaders across the organization. The team partners closely with Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Finance colleagues (e.g. Actuarial, FP&A, etc.) and business leaders to ensure financial information /financial reporting across all products and segments, all while maintaining a strong and scalable control environment.

The Impact

• Own and lead the evaluation, design, and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting, including quarterly certifications and testing. This includes building the framework and liaising with leadership teams across the organization to ensure a strong control environment, introducing and implementing plans for tracking progress against our controls. Etc.
• Oversee coordination with external auditors and lead the identification, resolution, and ongoing enhancement of audit findings and control opportunities. Partner with leadership teams to ensure control tracking accurately reflects progress, action items, ownership, and timing.
• Oversee Control and Review calendars and key accounting processes supporting GAAP and statutory reporting
• Manage audit issue documentation, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation plans
• Present information on audit control framework to Audit Committee as well as executive leadership
• Support SOX readiness and policy management aligned to company growth
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate controls across systems, acquisitions, and new products; ensuring the framework is in place for all areas of the organization

Expected Leadership Behaviors:

• Lead both direct and indirect reports, globally and domestically, focused on talent development, building an inclusive team and environment, and role modeling an agile mindset through change and ambiguity.
• Inspire others and drive culture of continuous improvement, curiosity, open communication, feedback, and accountability
• Develop the next generation of leaders who can build strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate knowledge transfer and talent mobility
• Create structures and processes for enterprise mindset

The Minimum Qualifications

• 15 + years of experience in accounting, audit, or internal controls roles
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, statutory accounting, and auditing standards
• Proven experience designing and testing internal controls
• Experience working directly with external auditors

The Ideal Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification
• Experience with SOX, SOC reporting, and service organization controls
• Background in process improvement and control automation
• Ability to influence senior leaders and audit committees
• Experience working on the control environment of an insurance company

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Compensation:

In addition to base salary, incentive pay is a significant portion of total compensation for this role, including competitive annual bonuses and long-term awards.

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees.

Why Join Us.

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.