Job description

This position is hybrid in either Springfield, IL, Madison, WI or Addison, TX.
Horace Mann Educators is the largest multiline insurance company in the U.S. focused on educators (K-12). The company offers annuities, auto, home, life and supplemental insurance through an exclusive sales force of more than 800 distribution points and we are rapidly growing!
We are searching for a Director of SOX to join our team who thrives in a collaborative environment and shares our commitment to providing valuable risk management, governance and control insight that supports our corporate responsibilities and shareholder commitment of serving our country's educators.
The SOX Director will have a thorough understanding of SOX methodology and will lead activities in completing the annual SOX Risk Assessment, lead the defining of SOX policies and methods, and, provide coaching, technical guidance and mentoring to junior resources. This role manages the SOX schedule, staffing assignments and key leadership reporting for the organization as well as external auditors.
This is a highly visible role in the organization with an opportunity to interact with all levels of management, including Senior Leadership and External Auditors.
Location: Madison WI, Addison TX, or Springfield IL
Additionally, this position includes:

• Develop and maintain productive business partner relationships through individual contact and group meetings.
• Supervise the SOX process to ensure that objectives are understood and met, key risks and controls are identified, testing is complete and documented in accordance with departmental standards and that reports are accurate, clear and concise.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on client communication, data analysis, risk identification, key control analysis and determination of recommended SOX scope and objectives.
• Manage assigned staff, including evaluating performance, providing feedback, coaching, guidance and training in the SOX approach.
• Develop SOX objectives, plans and scope consistent with the SOX Plan, assessment of financial risk and priorities as per the SOX plan.
• Develop and maintain a complete understanding of all significant activities in assigned business lines and processes. Perform periodic risk assessments and make recommendations for appropriate changes to the SOX plan.
• Keep abreast of accounting, regulatory or other developments that may impact the financial areas or assigned areas.
• Schedule SOX testing and allocate resources to accomplish the SOX plan objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Possess at least one of the recognized accounting/audit/risk management certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA) and Industry recognized licenses and certifications are considered a plus (e.g., CPCU, LOMA, FINRA series, etc.).
• 7+ years of diversified experience, including 2-4 plus years of public accounting or comparable public company internal audit experience.
• Experience in insurance, financial services or other highly regulated organization is preferred.

• Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communication skills.

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Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we've broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we're publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.
We're motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children's future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Addison, TX; Madison, WI; Springfield, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA or CIA (Required)

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