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** We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors **
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JOB DETAILS:
Position:Sr. SOX Analyst (Internal Controls)
JOB REF#:
Duration:6 Months (Contract)
Location:Hybrid - Plano, TX 75024
Pay Rate:$70.00 - $75.85 per hour (W2 ONLY)
Hybrid: Will work onsite 3 days (We are only accepting LOCAL CANDIDATES for this role).
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.
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:
IMPORTANT - We are NOT considering IT Compliance or Auditors. This role is focused on finding a resource who has STRONG experience with INTERNAL CONTROLS, as they are working with BUSINESS INTERNAL CONTROLS.
5+ years of relevant SOX, Internal Controls work experience
Familiarity with Audit, Sarbanes Oxley, COSO, GRC methodologies and frameworks
Experience in internal controls and compliance with SOX is very imp - Must have
Candidate must have an aptitude, reasoning, and data organization skills Must Have
Candidate must have knowledge/experience in audit background, experience Must have
Candidate must have strong experience in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams - Must have
Candidate must have good experience in Lucid flowchart - Must have
Expertise in the SOX field and Survey SOX Must have
Help and Review in making proper Audit reports Must have
Education: Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS] - Accounting (business/finance) Audit background
Other Requirements:
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
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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JOB DETAILS:
Position:Sr. SOX Analyst (Internal Controls)
JOB REF#:
Duration:6 Months (Contract)
Location:Hybrid - Plano, TX 75024
Pay Rate:$70.00 - $75.85 per hour (W2 ONLY)
Hybrid: Will work onsite 3 days (We are only accepting LOCAL CANDIDATES for this role).
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.
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:
IMPORTANT - We are NOT considering IT Compliance or Auditors. This role is focused on finding a resource who has STRONG experience with INTERNAL CONTROLS, as they are working with BUSINESS INTERNAL CONTROLS.
5+ years of relevant SOX, Internal Controls work experience
Familiarity with Audit, Sarbanes Oxley, COSO, GRC methodologies and frameworks
Experience in internal controls and compliance with SOX is very imp - Must have
Candidate must have an aptitude, reasoning, and data organization skills Must Have
Candidate must have knowledge/experience in audit background, experience Must have
Candidate must have strong experience in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams - Must have
Candidate must have good experience in Lucid flowchart - Must have
Expertise in the SOX field and Survey SOX Must have
Help and Review in making proper Audit reports Must have
Education: Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS] - Accounting (business/finance) Audit background
Other Requirements:
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
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