What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

📍SOX & SOC Program Leadership (Third Line of Defense): As a key leader within the Internal Audit department (the third line of defense), you will lead, direct and own the company's SOX 404 and SOC (e.g., SOC 1, SOC 2) testing programs. This includes leading the annual and ongoing scoping, strategic resourcing, to ensure timely, accurate and comprehensive testing of all in-scope SOX and SOC controls.
📍Strategically coordinate testing efforts with external auditors to maximize efficiency and ensure alignment on control assessments and findings. 📍IT Controls Oversight (ITGC & ITAC): Oversee the testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs), ensuring comprehensive coverage and assessment of IT-dependent financial reporting and operational processes. A strong understanding of both business process and IT controls is critical. 📍Cross-Functional Partnership & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison with internal partners (e.g., Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and 2nd Line functions like Risk Management and Compliance) and external auditors. Strategically manage these relationships to coordinate audit controls testing, walkthroughs, and evidence gathering, driving initiatives to optimize audit processes and achieve significant efficiencies. 📍Operational Audit Execution & Oversight (Finance & Accounting): Spearhead and execute comprehensive, risk-based operational audits of the finance and accounting functions. This includes planning, scoping, fieldwork, identifying areas for process improvement, efficiency gains, risk mitigation, and reporting. 📍Impactful Audit Reporting & Recommendations: Develop and present impactful audit reports on SOX, SOC, and operational audit findings, detailing clear findings, risk implications, and pragmatic, actionable recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders. Partner with leadership to develop and monitor remediation plans. 📍Data Integrity & IUC/IPE Governance: Establish and enforce rigorous standards for the review and validation of Information Used in the Control (IUC) and Information Produced by the Entity (IPE), ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and reliability of data underpinning control performance. 📍SOX System & Technology Optimization: Drive the development, implementation, and ongoing optimization of SOX repository tools (e.g., Workiva GRC or similar systems). Drive user adoption and ensure the effective utilization of such systems to enhance program efficiency. 📍SOX Testing Innovation & Efficiency: Oversee the development and implementation of new tools, technologies, and innovative testing techniques (e.g., data analytics, automation) specifically for SOX testing, with a clear objective to optimize for efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance the quality of testing.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

📍Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. 📍10+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, ICFR/SOX Compliance, SOC Reporting, IT Audit, Finance, Risk Management, or related fields, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity. A substantial portion of this experience must be within the financial services industry. 📍Extensive Big-4 public accounting and/or public company experience is highly preferred. 📍Proven experience leading SOX and SOC (e.g., SOC 1, SOC 2) testing programs, including scoping, resourcing, and execution of control testing. 📍Experience in developing and implementing new tools, technologies, or testing methodologies to improve SOX testing efficiency and effectiveness. 📍Strong understanding and hands-on experience with both business process controls and IT controls, including IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs). 📍Demonstrated experience in leading, planning, executing, and reporting on operational audits within finance and accounting functions. 📍Deep, expert-level understanding of US GAAP, SOX 404 requirements, COSO framework, PCAOB auditing standards, and relevant SOC reporting standards (e.g., SSAE 18). Proven ability to apply this knowledge to complex and evolving business scenarios.

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