Internal Controls - Insurance

***You must live local to Boston, Massachusetts, sorry no exceptions

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is sourcing for a premier healthcare insurer serving nearly two million individuals to spearhead the search for an experienced Internal Controls Manager. Known for fostering a culture of high professionalism, work-life balance, and continuous evolution, our client is creating this brand-new leadership position to strengthen their risk management ecosystem. Operating in a flexible hybrid capacity within the Boston area, this role serves as a vital strategic advisor across executive functions, taking ownership of the organization's Model Audit Rule (MAR) and Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting programs to ensure audit readiness and systemic financial integrity.

What You’ll Do

• Drive end-to-end execution of regulatory compliance programs, leading the design, maintenance, and rigorous evaluation of over 200 internal mechanisms and nearly 70 vendor assurance controls.

• Architect comprehensive risk assessments covering financial reporting integrity, keeping frameworks, risk and control matrices, process narratives, and testing protocols aligned with evolving industry benchmarks.

• Champion the full operational lifecycle of third-party examination reporting, encompassing scope definition, objective mapping, organizational readiness, and direct external audit coordination.

• Synthesize root cause analyses for identified compliance deficiencies, formulating strategic remediation roadmaps and validating corrected procedures.

• Serve as the primary control consultant and trusted liaison across Internal Audit, Finance, Information Technology, Operations, and Compliance, while maintaining proactive alignment with external regulators.

• Lead and mentor dedicated audit personnel throughout the year, delivering performance guidance while continuously tracking project milestones, resource allocation, and budget compliance.

• Analyze regulatory updates and emerging industry standards to assess structural impact, proactively modernizing internal governance frameworks.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an Advanced Degree is highly desirable.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credentials strongly preferred.

• Four Plus Years of progressive experience in audit operations, focusing heavily on Model Audit Rule, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, and Service Organization Control reporting frameworks.

• Insurance Operations domain knowledge, with specific background in Healthcare Insurance, Financial Services, or Public Accounting serving as a strong advantage.

• Proficiency in Audit Sampling, Internal Controls Testing Methodologies, and Data Analytics.

• Practical experience utilizing AuditBoard or comparable Audit Management Platforms.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Annual baseline salary ranging between $110,000 and $120,000, tailored to background and experience.

• Excellent comprehensive benefits package.

• Hybrid work schedule (two days per week on-site in Boston, MA).

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.