Job Title: Regulatory Reporting Test Lead
Location: Stamford, CT / Southington, CT / Remote
Contract Duration: 6 month
Compensation: $65.19/hr (W2)
Position Overview We are seeking a high-caliber QA Lead with deep finance and accounting expertise to lead quality assurance for financial systems and regulatory reporting solutions. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of accounting data across end-to-end processes—from source systems to final statutory filings—within a strict SOX-controlled environment.
Key Responsibilities * QA Strategy Leadership: Define and own the QA strategy for finance and regulatory reporting; lead and mentor analysts across functional, data, and UAT testing.
* Finance Accounting Validation: Validate end-to-end accounting flows, including transformations, postings, and journal entries; ensure accuracy of balances and reconciliations.
* Regulatory Quality Assurance: Lead QA for reports such as deposit reporting, capital, liquidity, and statutory filings, ensuring full data lineage and auditability.
* Data Systems Testing: Oversee testing of ETL layers, data warehouses, and reporting platforms; validate data quality (completeness, accuracy, consistency).
* Controls & Audit Support: Align QA processes with SOX and internal controls; partner with Risk, Compliance, and Auditors for walkthroughs and evidence preparation.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the bridge between Finance, Accounting, and Technology teams to translate regulatory requirements into test scenarios.
Required Qualifications * Experience: 8+ years in QA/Testing within Financial Services.
* Specialization: Strong hands-on experience with accounting processes and banking regulatory reporting.
* Technical Skills: Deep understanding of ETL data integration, data warehouses, and financial platforms (ERP/EPM).
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems.
* Desirable: CPA, CA, or equivalent accounting qualification; experience with SOX/ITGCs.