IT Internal Controls Analyst

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an IT Internal Controls Analyst II or an IT Internal Controls Analyst III to join our Operations department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters), or Rocklin, California. This full-time position reports to the Senior Internal Controls Analyst and collaborates with management by providing subject matter expertise to design and maintain effective IT controls that support financial, operational, and regulatory needs.

This role is additionally responsible for various ICFR Program administrative activities such as risk assessment, scoping, documentation, deficiency assessment and tracking, reporting, and audit coordination.

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level II:
Typical starting range: $72,600 - $99,900
Full base salary range: $72,600 - $113,600
Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.

Level III:
Typical starting range: $80,000 - $110,100
Full base salary range: $80,000 - $142,000
Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

The base salary range for this position in Rocklin, California is:

Level II:
Typical starting range: $83,100 - $114,600
Full base salary range: $83,100 - $130,400
Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.

Level III:
Typical starting range: $91,500 - $126,600
Full base salary range: $91,500 - $163,000
Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

* Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.

• ICFR Program Administration:
  • Annual and ongoing scoping of IT applications, key reports, and application controls that are in scope for the ICFR Program.
  • Document risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts.
  • Process quarterly ICFR Program certification activities.
  • Coordinate with control owners to lead walkthroughs for internal and external audit.
  • Review and document findings as part of the annual SOC-1 review process.
  • Assess, document and track control deficiencies throughout the annual audit cycle. Includes coordination with management and audit on remediation actions for identified deficiencies.
  • Act as a liaison within the organization with other teams and external auditors on ICFR Program related items to ensure engagement and timely execution.
  • Manage and prepare various required ICFR Program reporting deliverables for internal and external parties.
  • Prepare and provide training to various audiences on Internal Controls as well as ICFR Program compliance objectives and activities.
• Control Design Consultation:
  • Contribute to efforts aimed at improving process efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with control owners to review ICFR documentation and identify areas for control enhancements or documentation improvements.
  • Participate in various business initiatives to identify risks and consult on controls for newly implemented processes and applications.
  • Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Other duties as assigned.

• AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for conferences, training and/or all-staff or team meetings that fall outside the role's standard travel requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Generally, requires three to five years' progressively responsible experience as an IT Internal Controls Analyst, IT Auditor, or similar role related to internal/external audit practices, preferably supporting financial institution operations
  • Advanced understanding of internal controls concepts including the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) internal control framework and the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) provision of the…