Financial Controls Senior Consultant

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Financial Controls Sr Consultant executes the assessment of risks and controls for Agency Compensation processes, both existing and in development. This role assists in the achievement of business objectives with guidance from the Financial Controls Manager and other leaders; while managing multiple deadlines, accountabilities, and competing priorities. The Financial Controls Sr Consultant also coordinates with IT and Business partners to ensure risks are adequately mitigated via effective (and cost efficient) controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design, building, and execution of processes and reporting platforms to support newer or updated compensation and recognition programs

• Communicate and consult with the Allstate Personal Lines (APL) SOX Coordinator on SOX controls, as needed

• Lead data analysis on Compensation programs and/or Producer counts, and assist on data analysis with ad hoc projects

• Ensure key agency compensation processes and associated controls documentation is up-to-date and accurate

• Oversee, manage, execute assigned agency/field compensation and/or governance programs in a timely and accurate manner

• Partner with Management in support of key initiatives and projects providing forward thinking insights to help leaders understand risks and impacts, and anticipate/ understand challenges and opportunities for their business

• Serve as an advisor, assisting Business Unit leaders and stakeholders in a consultative manner and identifying needs in the internal controls, processes and procedures

Experience

• 3 or more years of experience (Preferred)

• Technical Skills: Excel (advanced) and SQL (Preferred)

• Prior leadership experience a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have direct supervisory duties; dotted‑line oversight is required.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Corporate Finance, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Financial Analysis, Financial Controlling, Financial Risk Management (FRM), HR Compensation, Internal Controls, Process Improvements, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Control

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 68,500.00 - 115,600.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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