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Senior Director, Policies & Controls: Asurion Corp.

Company NameAsurion Corp.
Job CategoryInsurance; Telecommunications
LocationNashville, TN
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
ExperienceUnspecified
Desired Education LevelMaster's degree
Date PostedApril 20, 2009 (Reposted Sep 2)

Senior Director, Policies & Controls, Insurance, Telecommunications, Engineer



Primary Responsibilities:

This position can be filled at either the Vice-President or Senior Director level. The P&C Leader will drive the corporation’s internal controls initiatives for the implementation of a Sarbanes-Oxley like internal control structure as well as the successful implementation and issuance of SAS 70 reports to external parties. The P&C Leader will have primary responsibility for initiating, defining, developing and overseeing the implementation and remediation of the Company’s internal control structures throughout our worldwide operations including the US , Canada , Asia, the Philippines and other countries as we expand our operations. The ideal candidate will have exceptional financial competence, strong internal controls and process engineering skills within a SOX environment, strong project management skills, critical thinking proficiency, strong communication, “selling” and collaboration skills and strong knowledge of both Sarbanes-Oxley and SAS 70 requirements. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a teaming environment and have the ability to relate to senior leadership, the board of directors and all levels of personnel within the organization. The candidate must be able to meet the demands of a rapidly growing, fast paced, complex and entrepreneurial environment and demonstrate the ability to build an organization with a long term view while at the same time, delivering results in the short term.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build a sustainable and efficient internal controls team by attracting, developing and retaining high quality individuals with strong internal controls and communications skills
  • Drive the Company’s SOX controls initiatives along with the Company’s IT group and others to ensure the ability for the Company to be SOX compliant by December 2010
  • Drive the Company’s SAS 70 controls initiatives along with the Company’s IT group to ensure the ability to issue SAS 70 reports within the next year.
  • Work with the finance, accounting, information technology and operations groups to define, develop, remediate, implement and validate the Company’s internal control processes
  • Work closely with and coordinate all SOX and SAS 70 internal control efforts with the Company’s external auditing firm in developing testing strategies, timelines and remediation of deficiencies
  • Oversee and drive the identification of all key financial processes and controls, documentation of process narratives and flowcharts, identification of control gaps, and the remediation required to fill control gaps
  • Evaluate audit findings and oversee remediation of identified control deficiencies

Qualifications:

  • Proven track record of academic and professional excellence
  • CPA designation is preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, MBA or advanced degree viewed favorably
  • Public accounting experience (Big 4 experience is preferred)
  • Senior Leadership level experience in auditing and policy/controls.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls
  • Direct prior experience in leading/advising implementations of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and SAS 70 requirements with a publicly traded company
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong executive presence
  • Ability to influence and “sell” others on ideas and initiatives
  • Ability to build strong long-term relationship with individuals across various geographies and cross-functions
  • Hands on leadership style is a must

About Asurion:

Asurion is one of the largest and fastest growing subscriber-based businesses in North American. We serve millions of wireless customers worldwide and are the industry leader in Handset Insurance Services, Warranty Management and Equipment Maintenance Services, Mobile Applications and Roadside Assistance Services. We offer end-to-end solutions. We create it, develop it, sell it and service it. Asurion has been recognized as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and as the Association for Corporate Growth’s Emerging Growth Company of the Year. Asurion belongs with a select group of companies, such as Google, Yahoo, Cisco and Starbucks, that have grown from $100M to $1B in revenue in 6 years or under. To learn more about Asurion please see visit us at www.asurion.com/aboutus/aboutus.html EOE/M/F/DV




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