SOX Compliance Analyst

Job Title: SOX Compliance Analyst

Reports to: VP, Corporate Controller

Department: Accounting

BASIC PURPOSE:

The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Analyst is responsible for the executing of the Company's

annual risk and assessment of financial controls process in compliance with Section 404 of the

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. This role assists in ensuring management’s control documentation is

adequate and complete, assists management in determining key controls to be tested, coordinates

the testing of assigned significant processes and accounts by Internal Audit, assists in the evaluation of

the design and operating effectiveness of internal financial controls and the assessment of deficiencies

identified, monitors management’s implementation of corrective actions through remediation and

provides periodic reporting of gaps to management in conjunction with Internal Audit. The ideal

candidate will possess solid analytic and interpersonal skills and have experience in areas of SOX

compliance, controls testing, IT accounting system knowledge, general ledger, fixed assets, accounts

payable, account reconciliations, and other general accounting functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepare the annual SOX 404 documentation, financial statement mapping, risk assessment and

scoping process identifying significant locations, business units, transaction cycles and critical

processes and accounts ensuring an adequate scope and testing of the Company’s financial statements

based on criteria defined annually.

Coordinate with management on SOX 404 process controls documentation updates and review

process controls to ensure adequate design and identification of key controls for assigned critical

processes and accounts.

Prepare documentation for the completion of the annual SOX 404 plan and audit work performed by

Internal Audit in compliance with required timelines.

Implement changes to ensure compliance with COSO 2013 framework related to internal controls

over financial reporting; example tasks will include identifying gaps in the organization's system of

internal controls where controls and/or documentation may need to be added or improved.

Prepare meetings with stakeholders for evaluation and testing of entity level controls, project

controls, and analysis of review level controls.

Ensure timely planning and preparation of process owners’ control documentation including Risk

and Control Matrices, narratives, and flowcharts as required and review for adequate completion and

identification of key controls in compliance with Company standards as applicable.

Assist management in the completion of Entity Level Controls documentation and evaluation of

key controls to develop an efficient and effective audit approach.

Evaluate deficiencies reported in the operating effectiveness of key controls and the assessment of

gaps, monitor management’s implementation of corrective actions and sustainability to ensure timely

remediation.

Liaise with the external auditors responding to any issues on a timely basis and coordinate requests

with Internal Audit and management as required.

Knowledge of AS5, AS 2201, and AS 2605 and the ability to integrate expectations from external

auditors and PCAOB requirements as it relates to the internal audit function

Participate in year-end audit preparation and quarterly reviews for SOX compliance and accounting.

Review and recommend changes/process improvements to ITGC’s and utilize a working knowledge

of IT accounting systems to facilitate best practices.

Special projects/analyses which require extensive use of Excel / Word and the handling of large

amounts of data manipulation and documentation requirements. Additional projects and tasks as

assigned by accounting department leaders

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable

accommodation.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to VP, Corporate Controller

No direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

4-year accounting degree required, CPA or CPA candidates preferred.

3+ years of general ledger accounting, external reporting, or internal audit experience with mid-to-

large-size companies.

Public Accounting experience and/or SOX Compliance experience required

Thorough working knowledge of GAAP

Advanced knowledge of Office 365 - Word and Excel (VLOOKUP formula generation and Pivot Table

generation) as well as flowcharting standards.

Experience with Oracle Cloud, Blackline, and Workiva preferred.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

Skills:

Planning/Organization Skills – Prioritize and plan work activities effectively and efficiently; strong

organization (including work papers skills) and communication.

Interpersonal Skills – Work cooperatively and respectfully seeking to minimize bureaucratic behavior

and achieve objectives.

Problem Solving Skills – Demonstrate ability to analyze a problem through to resolution.

Ownership – Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness of tasks assigned; monitor

work and provide quality output.

Adaptability – Manage competing demands and changing priorities.

Assists and develops other staff members by sharing knowledge and skills.

Demonstrates initiative and attention to detail along with strong analytical skills.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally across a broad corporate landscape.

Ability to work independently with minimal guidance but also a team player sharing project

responsibilities.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and show flexibility as needed.

Ability to work under deadline pressures while maintaining a positive work environment.

Behaviors:

Demonstrate dependability, initiative, and accountability.

Demonstrate company loyalty by supporting company goals and enforcement and modeling of

company policies.

Communicate and work in a respectful, supportive manner with all teammates

WORK CONDITIONS:

Must possess comfort in learning, training, and engaging with others virtually through Microsoft

Teams and Zoom