Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving impactful change and managing risks? Join our team as our Director, Commercial and Specialty Lines Internal Control Officer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our internal controls framework across our commercial and specialty insurance lines. This high-impact, high-visibility position offers the opportunity to implement best-in-class controls strategies, improve processes, and elevate the customer experience.
About the Role:
In this role, you’ll report to the Head of Internal Controls and leverage your expertise to build, manage, and enhance internal control policies, procedures, compliance and governance. With a proven track record in large, complex organizations, you’ll help us create a robust internal controls environment that drives compliance and aligns with our business goals. This is an exciting time to join GEICO and lead impactful changes in internal controls, manage risks and help shape the future of our organization.
Location:
This hybrid role requires on-site presence 3 days per week at one of our office locations in Chevy Chase, MD; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or New York, NY.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Team Management:
Lead cross-functional collaboration to drive control and process design, ensure compliance with risk programs, and remediate identified control gaps.
Build and manage a dynamic team supporting internal controls design, compliance, and remediation.
Governance, Compliance, and Process Improvement:
Develop, maintain and implement policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and meet regulatory requirements.
Conduct training sessions for employees to enhance internal controls awareness.
Collaborate with business leaders to update and standardize risk and control processes, identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Support Head of Commercial and Specialty Lines Leader and her Leadership Team in risk and control concerns.
Collaboration and Alignment:
Partner with key stakeholders across business and corporate functions to ensure consistent internal control practices.
Regulatory Compliance and Representation:
Stay informed on financial regulations and industry standards.
Represent internal controls interests to the CFO, business leadership, Audit Committee, and auditors.
Communication and Presentation:
Prepare and present regular updates for stakeholders, clearly communicating risk events, issues, and control processes.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business or relevant experience.
8 + years of expertise in internal controls and / or risk management.
Attention to detail, critical thinking and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment with competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in finance or accounting (CPA, CFE, CIA, or relevant certifications preferred).
Proficiency in data analysis, forensic auditing, and data visualization tools.
Experience in internal controls or risk management in the insurance industry preferred.
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Annual Salary
$143,000.00 - $224,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
Benefits:
As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave401(k) PlanTuition AssistancePaid Training and Licensures*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
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GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.