Internal Controls Lead (Insurance)

Location: New York, New York, United States

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing, technology-driven annuity carrier focused on modernizing retirement security and advisor experiences through digital platforms, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the enterprise-wide internal control framework.
• Create risk and control matrices, process narratives, control documentation, and governance standards.
• Design preventive and detective controls across accounting, treasury, investments, operations, technology, and corporate functions.
• Perform control risk assessments, monitor control effectiveness, track deficiencies, and oversee remediation.
• Coordinate internal and external audit support, regulatory examination readiness, documentation requests, and responses.
• Lead control redesign, automation, standardization, and process improvement initiatives while partnering with executive and cross-functional leaders.

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.
• Demonstrated 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, and remediation planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, judgment, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to help build and scale a modern insurance platform.
• Cross-functional collaboration supported by technology and digital tools.
• Competitive compensation package, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.