Head of Internal Controls (Insurance)

Location: United States (Remote)

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing, technology-driven annuity carrier startup focused on modernizing retirement security and advisor experiences.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the enterprise-wide internal control framework.
• Create risk and control matrices, process narratives, control documentation, and governance standards across business functions.
• Design and evaluate financial, operational, technology, accounting, treasury, investment, and corporate controls.
• Perform control risk assessments, monitor effectiveness, track deficiencies, and oversee remediation.
• Coordinate internal and external audit support, regulatory examination preparation, responses, and documentation.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Legal, and executive leadership on automation, process improvement, and control design for new initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, internal audit, accounting, enterprise risk, or financial governance.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise internal control frameworks.
• Experience supporting external audits, regulatory examinations, and complex financial environments.
• Deep knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework, financial reporting, operational risk, regulatory compliance, risk assessments, process documentation, and remediation planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance governance and business agility.

Nice to have

• Experience in life insurance, annuities, financial services, banking, or another regulated financial institution.
• Experience in a high-growth organization.
• Master’s degree or MBA.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or another relevant governance, audit, or risk management certification.
• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to help build and scale a modern insurance platform.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.