Director, IT SOX Compliance and Finance System Transformation

Our Mission

Our mission is to SAVE AND IMPROVE LIVES BY EMPOWERING HEALTHCARE CONSUMERS. Come be part of remarkable.

How you can make a difference

The Controllership team is responsible for the accounting and reporting function at Health Equity including financial accounting close, management of ERP and associated financial system as well as the SOX compliance and SEC reporting responsibilities. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Controller, this leader will oversee the IT SOX compliance function as well as the financial system enhancement function to enable both accurate and timely financial reporting with a focus in fostering a scalable accounting close and reporting process.

What you’ll be doing

IT SOX Compliance

• You will work closely with IT process owners to identify process improvement opportunities and to develop efficient internal controls, support process documentation and control design as the environment changes and partner with teams to address control gaps and deficiencies and drive for timely remediation.
• You will work cross-functionally with the IT, database, identify access and management teams to ensure an efficient and effective control environment.
• You will also work closely with the SOX Compliance Director to foster an effective SOX framework to support the company’s system transformation.

• You will leverage strategic thinking, while driving efforts ensure IT SOX compliance. This is an opportunity to have visible impact on the organization, so it will require a high degree of integrity and excellent partnering skills.
• You are a leader, have strong experience with Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO framework, PCAOB requirements, external and internal auditors, be detail oriented, have strong technical and communication skills, and be hands-on. The position requires management capabilities to communicate with and educate process owners on internal controls, financial policies, and reporting requirements.

Financial System Transformation

• You are a leader guiding the accounting team to identify areas for improvement in terms of efficiency (eliminate manual work), optimization of system capabilities, opportunities for integration and identify areas for enhancing controls and procedures.
• You have a deep understanding of other systems that are used by accounting teams in performing their duties and the impact such systems have on accounting functions.
• You will guide your financial system team to gather business requirements and translate them into optimal ERP solutions.
• You will participate in strategic business planning with ERP IT teams to develop enhancement options addressing specific functional needs or issues.
• You will lead the accounting team throughout all phases of project life cycles (planning, requirement gathering, UAT, go live)

What you will need to be successful

• Deep understanding, expertise and experience in PCAOB standards, SOX and COSO Framework
• Strong experience in designing control to strive for both compliance and efficiencies for publicly traded companies
• Project management skills and the ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt in a fast-paced organization
• 11+ years of progressive experience including prior Big Four accounting experience required. Financial system enhancement experience in traded companies preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence executives and present to SOX Steering Committees.
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) required and other professional certifications preferred (Project Management Professional Professional (PMP) and CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

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This is a remote position.

$ To $ / year

The actual compensation offer is determined based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. This position will be eligible for performance-based incentives and restricted stock units as part of the total compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• HSA contribution and match
• Dependent care FSA match
• Uncapped paid time off
• Paid parental…