Overview
On Site
Hybrid
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
FOCUS
Program Management Office
PMO
Facilitation
SEC Filing
MFS
Service Operations
DNA
IDS
Data Flow
Documentation
Business Process
Internal Auditing
Research
Testing
Root Cause Analysis
Reporting
Management
Continuous Improvement
Fraud
Collaboration
Training
Financial Reporting
Internal Control
Auditing
Sarbanes-Oxley
Communication
Analytical Skill
Multitasking
Partnership
Organizational Skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Visio
Process Flow
Business Analysis
Business Analytics
Accounting
Finance
Certified Public Accountant
Financial Services
Banking
EMC RSA Archer
Regulatory Compliance
SAP GRC
Job Details
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** We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors **
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Position:Sr. SOX Analyst (Internal Controls)
JOB REF#:
Duration:6+ Months (Contract)
Location:HYBRID - PLANO, TX 75024
Rate:Open/Market Rate (W2 Only)
Initially, 100% remote, but will eventually will turn into a Hybrid schedule, working 4 days onsite. For this reason, we are only considering LOCAL CANDIDATES.
** We are NOT looking for a ITfocused or general Compliance resources or auditors, this is a Heavy focus on process documentation. We are focused on finding candidates who have STRONG experience with INTERNAL CONTROLS, as they are working with BUSINESS INTERNAL CONTROLS.
The SOX Senior Analyst is part of the SOX Program Management Office (SOX PMO). The SOX PMO is responsible for facilitating the annual assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) for stand-alone SEC reporting and as a subsidiary, including supporting the organization in designing and implementing new internal controls over financial reporting. The resource will be responsible for leading the SOX workstream for MFS controls within VPP. They will work with teams across the organization that own/impact the processes supporting the MFS portion of the VPP portfolio including, but not limited to, VPP Operations, Service Operations, Accounting, DnA, and IDS. Additionally, this role will work with both Internal and External Audit to lead coordination of control design and operating effectiveness reviews.
Execution of Annual SOX Audit:
Facilitate the assessment of control effectiveness for respective business units; work with process owners as needed to implement/modify controls to mitigate risk
Assist processes owners in documentation of processes, controls, process flow and data flow documentation.
Assist process owners in the 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 control the 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 to identify source of deficiencies
Coordinate and lead remediation efforts for respective business units; develop action plans and monitor efforts for remediation
Prepare deficiency reporting for upper management, including analysis for potential financial impact
Perform continuous improvement efforts to ensure the design of controls is improved to mitigate the risk of fraud, human error and other design deficiencies
Communication, Coordination & Training:
Ensure ongoing communication with process owners for key SOX deliverables and to 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.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
5+ years of relevant SOX, Internal Controls work experience
Familiarity with Audit, Sarbanes Oxley, COSO, GRC methodologies and frameworks
Strong written and oral communication
Strong analytical skills, initiative; ability to multi-task
Ability to develop strong partnerships and influence people
Ability to work with ambiguous or changing work situations, tasks, assignments
Ability to quickly learn new applications or software tools
A high degree of organizational skills with the ability to work in a deadline driven environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams
Used Visio or other process flow software
Education: Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS] Mandatory in Accounting and Finance
Nice To Have Skills (Desired):
CPA / CIA / CFE
Financial Services, banking, or automotive industry experience.
Archer Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Software
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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
- EPO/PPO Medical Plans
- HMO/PPO Dental programs
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
- Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
- Flex Spending Plan
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans
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** We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors **
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Position:Sr. SOX Analyst (Internal Controls)
JOB REF#:
Duration:6+ Months (Contract)
Location:HYBRID - PLANO, TX 75024
Rate:Open/Market Rate (W2 Only)
Initially, 100% remote, but will eventually will turn into a Hybrid schedule, working 4 days onsite. For this reason, we are only considering LOCAL CANDIDATES.
** We are NOT looking for a ITfocused or general Compliance resources or auditors, this is a Heavy focus on process documentation. We are focused on finding candidates who have STRONG experience with INTERNAL CONTROLS, as they are working with BUSINESS INTERNAL CONTROLS.
The SOX Senior Analyst is part of the SOX Program Management Office (SOX PMO). The SOX PMO is responsible for facilitating the annual assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) for stand-alone SEC reporting and as a subsidiary, including supporting the organization in designing and implementing new internal controls over financial reporting. The resource will be responsible for leading the SOX workstream for MFS controls within VPP. They will work with teams across the organization that own/impact the processes supporting the MFS portion of the VPP portfolio including, but not limited to, VPP Operations, Service Operations, Accounting, DnA, and IDS. Additionally, this role will work with both Internal and External Audit to lead coordination of control design and operating effectiveness reviews.
Execution of Annual SOX Audit:
Facilitate the assessment of control effectiveness for respective business units; work with process owners as needed to implement/modify controls to mitigate risk
Assist processes owners in documentation of processes, controls, process flow and data flow documentation.
Assist process owners in the 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 control the 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 to identify source of deficiencies
Coordinate and lead remediation efforts for respective business units; develop action plans and monitor efforts for remediation
Prepare deficiency reporting for upper management, including analysis for potential financial impact
Perform continuous improvement efforts to ensure the design of controls is improved to mitigate the risk of fraud, human error and other design deficiencies
Communication, Coordination & Training:
Ensure ongoing communication with process owners for key SOX deliverables and to 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.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
5+ years of relevant SOX, Internal Controls work experience
Familiarity with Audit, Sarbanes Oxley, COSO, GRC methodologies and frameworks
Strong written and oral communication
Strong analytical skills, initiative; ability to multi-task
Ability to develop strong partnerships and influence people
Ability to work with ambiguous or changing work situations, tasks, assignments
Ability to quickly learn new applications or software tools
A high degree of organizational skills with the ability to work in a deadline driven environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams
Used Visio or other process flow software
Education: Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS] Mandatory in Accounting and Finance
Nice To Have Skills (Desired):
CPA / CIA / CFE
Financial Services, banking, or automotive industry experience.
Archer Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Software
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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
- EPO/PPO Medical Plans
- HMO/PPO Dental programs
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
- Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
- Flex Spending Plan
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans
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