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Field Auditor roles involve on-site inspections, compliance reviews, and data collection, work that maps well to accounting, finance, and business degrees common among OPT students. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to complete audit cycles and build verifiable compliance experience that supports H-1B visa sponsorship.
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The Jackson Financial Inc. Internal Audit team (JFI IA) is an independent assurance function that assists the Board, Executive Committee, Audit Committee, and Risk Committee in protecting the assets, reputation, and sustainability of the organization through the independent, objective, and risk-based assessment and reporting of the overall effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the organization, and by appropriately challenging executive management to improve the effectiveness of those processes. The JFI IA team is also responsible for challenging the risk assessment and scoping, and the internal control testing, evaluation, and reporting to support management's Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 and Model Audit Rule compliance (SOX and MAR Program). The Lead Internal Auditor leads audits of key processes, controls, and systems across the business related to Jackson's products, distribution activities, regulatory compliance, human resources activities, and broker-dealer and investment advisory operations, as well as other areas as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages and executes audit activities to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, and recommends changes as needed.
- Provides guidance to Audit team members regarding technical concepts.
- Executes and reviews audit work over assigned projects, as well as other areas as needed.
- Evaluates controls and documents audit work in line with standards and methodology.
- Consults with stakeholders on audit findings and advises when changes are necessary to improve control efficacy.
- Works collaboratively with the team to ensure audit reports clearly communicate identified business risks and their identified root cause(s) to business stakeholders.
- Works collaboratively with business stakeholders to develop relevant and practical action plans which mitigate identified risks.
- Maintains strong communication and relationships with business stakeholders.
- Monitors and reviews audit execution in alignment with audit methodology and professional standards/frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISACA, IIA).
- Manages and executes observation assurance on open audit observations.
- Assists with SOX and MAR Program activities, when needed.
- Supports preparation of the annual audit plan.
- Participates in steering committees, project boards, and/or other discussions as needed.
- Monitors and tracks industry developments and trends.
Other Duties
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership and demonstrated decision-making skills.
- Excellent project management skills with ability to lead critical and complex projects to achieve goals and objectives and meet timelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- PC skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with or ability to learn audit productivity software and eGRC packages.
- Ability to be flexible and creatively think to find innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with all levels of associates, including executive management and the Internal Audit team.
- Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong team player as evidenced by the ability to contribute to team effort, share responsibility for team results, and exhibit a positive attitude.
- Willingness to travel domestically (approximately 10-20% of time).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting, required.
- 4+ years of related audit or internal controls experience (internal and/or external) required.
- Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
- Insurance or financial services industry audit experience (internal and/or external) preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other recognized audit or accountancy qualification preferred.
- Other financial services industry licenses (e.g., Series 24) preferred.
Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.
Job Purpose
The Jackson Financial Inc. Internal Audit team (JFI IA) is an independent assurance function that assists the Board, Executive Committee, Audit Committee, and Risk Committee in protecting the assets, reputation, and sustainability of the organization through the independent, objective, and risk-based assessment and reporting of the overall effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the organization, and by appropriately challenging executive management to improve the effectiveness of those processes. The JFI IA team is also responsible for challenging the risk assessment and scoping, and the internal control testing, evaluation, and reporting to support management's Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 and Model Audit Rule compliance (SOX and MAR Program). The Lead Internal Auditor leads audits of key processes, controls, and systems across the business related to Jackson's products, distribution activities, regulatory compliance, human resources activities, and broker-dealer and investment advisory operations, as well as other areas as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages and executes audit activities to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, and recommends changes as needed.
- Provides guidance to Audit team members regarding technical concepts.
- Executes and reviews audit work over assigned projects, as well as other areas as needed.
- Evaluates controls and documents audit work in line with standards and methodology.
- Consults with stakeholders on audit findings and advises when changes are necessary to improve control efficacy.
- Works collaboratively with the team to ensure audit reports clearly communicate identified business risks and their identified root cause(s) to business stakeholders.
- Works collaboratively with business stakeholders to develop relevant and practical action plans which mitigate identified risks.
- Maintains strong communication and relationships with business stakeholders.
- Monitors and reviews audit execution in alignment with audit methodology and professional standards/frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISACA, IIA).
- Manages and executes observation assurance on open audit observations.
- Assists with SOX and MAR Program activities, when needed.
- Supports preparation of the annual audit plan.
- Participates in steering committees, project boards, and/or other discussions as needed.
- Monitors and tracks industry developments and trends.
Other Duties
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership and demonstrated decision-making skills.
- Excellent project management skills with ability to lead critical and complex projects to achieve goals and objectives and meet timelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- PC skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with or ability to learn audit productivity software and eGRC packages.
- Ability to be flexible and creatively think to find innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with all levels of associates, including executive management and the Internal Audit team.
- Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong team player as evidenced by the ability to contribute to team effort, share responsibility for team results, and exhibit a positive attitude.
- Willingness to travel domestically (approximately 10-20% of time).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting, required.
- 4+ years of related audit or internal controls experience (internal and/or external) required.
- Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
- Insurance or financial services industry audit experience (internal and/or external) preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other recognized audit or accountancy qualification preferred.
- Other financial services industry licenses (e.g., Series 24) preferred.
Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Auditor
Target firms with established OPT hiring patterns
Accounting firms, insurance carriers, and government contractors regularly hire Field Auditors and have HR infrastructure for OPT work authorization. Focus your applications on mid-size and large employers with compliance or audit departments rather than small independent practices.
Align your degree to the audit specialty
Field Auditor roles span insurance, finance, construction, and environmental sectors. Match your application to the sector your degree most directly supports. A finance degree positions you well for financial audits; an environmental science degree fits regulatory inspection roles more naturally.
Apply early to account for employer onboarding timelines
Field Auditor positions often require background checks, credentialing, and vehicle authorization before your start date. Start your job search at least three months before your OPT start date to avoid losing weeks of authorized work time to administrative delays.
Clarify travel requirements before accepting an offer
Many Field Auditor roles require regional or national travel. Confirm the travel scope with your employer upfront. Extensive overnight travel can complicate STEM OPT reporting obligations, since you must maintain a valid employer relationship and updated address records throughout your authorization period.
Document your audit work precisely for future visa petitions
Keep detailed records of audit types completed, industries covered, and compliance standards applied. When an employer later files an H-1B visa petition for you, this documentation demonstrates the specialty occupation requirement and shows the role demanded your specific degree field.
Ask about STEM OPT eligibility during the interview process
If your degree is in accounting, finance, information systems, or a related STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting an offer, since that enrollment is required for STEM OPT approval.
Field Auditor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Field Auditors?
Yes. Field Auditor positions qualify for OPT work authorization when the role is directly related to your degree field. Accounting, finance, business administration, and certain STEM degrees commonly support Field Auditor roles. Your employer does not need to sponsor a separate visa during your OPT period, your EAD card is your work authorization document.
Does a Field Auditor role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or another field on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and the Field Auditor role is directly related to that degree, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Field Auditor employers who are comfortable hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so the employers listed there have indicated openness to candidates requiring work authorization. Filtering by Field Auditor roles on Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers who already understand OPT timelines, reducing the friction you'd encounter applying through general job boards where visa status questions often derail early-stage interviews.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Field Auditor role involves working at multiple client sites?
Working at multiple client sites is common in field audit work and does not affect your OPT authorization, provided you remain employed by the same authorized employer. Your EAD is tied to your employer of record, not a fixed worksite. If you are placed by a staffing agency at various client locations, the agency is your employer of record and should be listed accordingly with your DSO.
Can I switch Field Auditor employers during my OPT period?
Yes, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVIS record. If you are switching to a new employer, your new job must also be directly related to your degree. There is no grace period between jobs during post-completion OPT, unauthorized gaps of more than 90 cumulative days can jeopardize your status, so plan transitions carefully.