Senior Financial Compliance Advisor – SOX, SOC 1

Role Overview

• Partner with business process owners to assess and support the design of internal controls aligned to significant financial reporting risks
• Collaborate with IT Compliance to evaluate technology controls, system dependencies, and impacts to business process controls
• Support the annual SOX scoping and risk assessment process for the Evernorth segment
• Lead control impact assessments for new initiatives, process changes, and system implementations, defining required actions to maintain control integrity
• Serve as a primary liaison to internal and external auditors, ensuring audit readiness, timely responses to documentation requests, and appropriate escalation of control issues
• Partner with control owners to identify root cause, evaluate compensating controls, and drive remediation of control gaps or operating deficiencies
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to team members and business partners on SOX, SOC 1, and operational controls
• Support departmental initiatives, including business owner controls training, ongoing process improvements, and timely updates to control and process documentation
• Build strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders to promote alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement across the controls environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry, with significant hands‑on experience in SOX and/or SOC 1 internal controls
• CPA, CISA, or CIA strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of business process and technology controls, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and navigate complex environments with minimal oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain risk and control concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively with senior leaders, auditors, and cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio; experience with GRC tools is a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
• Paid holidays