Senior SOX Analyst

Senior SOX Analyst

Job Location:

Plano, TX / Hybrid / Remote | Project Duration: 6 months with possible extension.

Note:

Currently the role is remote, but when the company rolls out the M-Th in-office requirement for contractors, the candidate should be willing and able to comply. There is no specific timeline for this change.

Client's SOX Program Management Office (SOX PMO) team is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior SOX Analyst. The primary responsibility is to facilitate the annual assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting for Client. Reporting to the Manager SOX Compliance, this role supports the Client SOX compliance department's objective to ensure financial reporting compliance.

• Execute the Annual SOX Audit and facilitate the assessment of control effectiveness for respective business units; work with process owners to implement/modify controls to mitigate risk.
• Assist process owners in documentation of processes, controls, process flow and data flow documentation; assist in identification of risks and design of controls.
• Plan and coordinate SOX walkthroughs and testing performed by Internal and External Audit.
• Coordinate with departmental SOX liaisons to ensure process consistency, consolidate status, and identify items for escalation.
• Meet with process owners to understand business processes and changes to the control environment.
• Provide support for key SOX stakeholders (process owners, Internal Audit, External Audit, and senior management).
• Oversee document repository and adherence to retention policies; support quarterly sub-certification process.
• Deficiency Identification and Remediation: lead efforts to research testing exceptions and deficiency identification; perform root cause analysis with process owners and coordinate remediation efforts; develop action plans and monitor progress.
• Prepare deficiency reporting for upper management and Client, including analysis of potential financial impact.
• Continuous improvement to enhance design of controls to mitigate fraud, human error, and other design deficiencies.
• Communication, Coordination & Training: maintain ongoing communication with process owners for key SOX deliverables and support ongoing operation of controls.
• Special Projects: assist/lead special projects with financial reporting impact; serve as subject matter expert for financial reporting risks and controls.

• Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS) – Accounting (business/finance) or related field.
• Audit background, 5-10 years of relevant work experience (min 5 years).
• Familiarity with Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, GRC methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; strong analytical abilities; initiative; ability to multi-task.
• Ability to develop strong partnerships and influence others; ability to work with ambiguous or changing work situations.
• Ability to quickly learn new applications or software tools.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams); familiarity with Lucid or other process flow software.
• Attention to detail and ability to provide accurate data.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and meet regular performance expectations.

• Advanced degree (Master of Accounting / MBA).
• CPA / CIA / CFE certification.
• Financial Services, banking, or automotive industry experience.
• Experience with Archer Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) software.

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