Senior Financial Controls Manager

Kin is redesigning insurance to be smarter, faster, and centered on the customer. We use intelligent pricing, offer seamless bundling, and make every step (from purchasing, servicing to claims) simple and friction-free, especially in the places traditional insurers often ignore.

We empower people to protect what matters most, starting with their homes and expanding to all they value, in a world where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems leave too many behind. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

• Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2025).

• Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2024, Ranked #37 in 2024).

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

• Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

The Senior Manager of Internal Controls will play a critical role in establishing, maintaining, and improving our internal control environment. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and effectiveness of financial and operational controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. This role requires a strong understanding of internal control frameworks, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders across the organization.

A day in the life could include:

• Overseeing the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) readiness and Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance programs, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, and remediation activities.

• Collaborating with business process owners to develop and implement appropriate control activities to mitigate identified risks.

• Providing guidance and training to process owners on internal control principles and best practices.

• Implementing our new Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool

• Coordinating with external consultants to test the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust internal control framework, aligned with COSO principles and best practices.

• Managing the internal control testing schedule and coordinating with consultants and external auditors

• Building strong working relationships with accounting, finance, IT, operations, legal, and other departments to foster a strong control-conscious culture.

• Tracking and monitoring remediation efforts for identified control deficiencies.

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CIA certification preferred.

• 4+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, internal controls, or public accounting, with a focus on SOX compliance.

• Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and statutory accounting principles (SAP).

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and testing internal controls.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex control issues to diverse audiences.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience in the insurance, banking, or technology industry preferred

• Experience with Workday and Workiva preferred

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, allowing you to choose the benefits that are best for you and your family including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, as well as elective voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal assistance and pet insurance. Kinfolk become eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following their start date.

In addition to these benefits, we also are excited to offer the following:

• Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level.

• 401K with company match of up to 4% of eligible earnings

• Flexible PTO for exempt employees (employees typically take 15-20 days annually), along with 8 company-observed holidays

• A paid parental leave program that provides 100% salary continuation of up to 14 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non birthing parents

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Kin will accept applications for the role until November 10th, 2025

For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI.

For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.

State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.