Senior IT Compliance Manager
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Job description
As the Senior IT SOX Compliance Manager, you'll assume a lead role in performing comprehensive reviews of IT processes, ensuring robust controls and procedures. This individual is instrumental in executing and refining the SOX program, providing strategic recommendations to enhance processes/controls and optimize documentation to meet stringent SOX requirements. The Senior IT SOX Compliance Manager builds and develops strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including operating as the primary contact for external auditors., * Spearhead the establishment and execution of the IT SOX team and play a critical role in the refinement and optimization of the IT SOX program
- Conduct a thorough review of the existing SOX program scope and identify opportunities for control rationalization, enhancement and strategic testing approach changes
- Maintain a high level of visibility across the organization, interacting with various levels of leadership up to and including executive leadership
- Act as the primary point of contact for critical communication and coordination efforts, both internally and with external auditors
- Effectively manage communications with key partners, including articulating SOX objectives/requirements and facilitating meaningful discussions on the controls
- Oversee and review SOX testing for key general IT controls (GITCs/ITGCs), IT application controls (ITACs) and key reports (IPEs)
- Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, including aligning on expectations to ensure meticulous documentation and testing compliance within industry standards
- Oversee, review and elevate the work completed by external contractors
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team-orientated culture on the team
- Conduct in-depth research and assessment of identified deficiencies and collaborate with leadership to devise and implement strategic solutions
- Oversee and follow up on remediation activities to ensure effective resolution
- Facilitate and lead strategic planning, risk assessment and scoping activities for IT processes
Requirements
Do you have a valid CPA license?, Do you have a valid Certified Internal Auditor certification?, Do you have experience in Research?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, business administration, finance or another related field
- Prior experience working in public accounting or SOX experience
- Advanced IT background (Windows, UNIX, SQL server, Oracle databases, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in accounting, internal audit, internal controls or another related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Extensive experience in SOX requirements, COSO framework, PCAOB auditing standards and internal controls
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills including time and project management
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet stringent deadlines
- Ability to lead and mentor teams