Senior Audit Manager, Internal Audit

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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Our team members are important to us, and we understand that each person's needs and circumstances are unique. While we have office locations throughout the US, we provide flexibility to work virtually, in the office, or a combination of the two, based on what works for you and the work you are completing each day. Most team members currently work virtually, coming into the office occasionally on key days to connect in person and/or as a team. Daily work hours also provide some flexibility for start and finish times as well as occasional accommodations that allow for other commitments that are important for you that may take you away from work during core business hours. In addition, Internal Audit fully participates in, and supports, Sun Life's quinquennial sabbatical program where, starting with your 5th work anniversary and repeating every five years after, you can take a 3-6 week sabbatical that includes an additional paid week off.

This is an opportunity to join an engaged, inclusive, and collaborative team that is focused on individual development, building networks, and making an impact within the business. In this role, you will report to the Director, Internal Audit, and play a key role in the management and day-to-day execution of audit activities within the US business.You will have an opportunity to learn about our Dental, Group Insurance, Individual Life and Heath & Risk Solutions businesses, as well as informal people leadership and participation in Audit Methodology discussions.

This role is focused on overseeing and executing audits by assessing risks, evaluating internal controls, making recommendations regarding control deficiencies, and identifying areas of opportunity for improvement.Through audit work, you will have the opportunity to develop competencies around leading discussions with senior management, influencing various levels of management, project management, and building client relationships across the organization.

What will you do?

• Manage and execute multiple complex audit engagements, ensuring proper coverage and consideration of auditing principles, practice and assigned time/budget

• Monitor the progress of audit projects and provide appropriate leadership in completing the project according to department objectives

• Support the documentation of business understanding, business objectives /performance/metrics, key controls, and test strategy to ensure that audit objectives and approach meet broader business needs

• Lead meetings with clients to drive the audit process, presenting audit findings and recommendations; conduct audit opening and closing meetings with client

• Support the assessment of key control design and execute testing of key controls and identify gaps

• Prepare and review internal audit reports of findings and recommendations for delivery to management

• Monitor audit findings through closure to ensure effective resolution

• Actively build and manage relationships with business partners and corporate contacts

• Identify opportunities to automate testing using Data Analytics and toolsets deployed internally (CAAT and analytical tools) or through the assessment of other monitoring/analytic tools available

• Monitor key projects and strategic initiatives

• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan and risk assessment for the assigned portfolio

• Play a proactive leadership role in championing and contributing to Strategic Priorities

• Stay up to date on current best practices in risk management and control assessment; acquiring and sharing information related to industry thought leadership and best practices

• Support career development of some audit employees through informal mentoring.

• Provide meaningful and timely feedback to staff on strengths and areas for improvement during and after an assignment.

What do you need to succeed?

• Degree in accounting, finance or business

• Professional audit designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA)

• 5 years of audit experience in the financial services industry or equivalent

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects

• Proactive, energetic self-starter with the ability to manage and meet deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to collaborate, influence and network effectively

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and ability to understand complex business processes, their risks and identify key controls

• Knowledge of audit techniques, including planning, scoping, project management, evaluation and testing of internal controls

• Knowledge of Risk Management and Operational Risk frameworks

• Health Insurance background strongly preferred

• Knowledge of or exposure to IT Risk and IT General Controls would be an advantage

Salary Range: $83,600 - $125,400

At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We're proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., we've also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.comto request an accommodation.

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