[Remote] Senior Analyst Financial Controls Compliance
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. United Community is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Analyst Financial Controls Compliance. The role involves supporting the Director of Financial Controls Compliance in managing the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with process and control owners to maintain and enhance the organization’s SOX control framework, including process narratives, flowcharts, and RCMs
- Strengthen and oversee the internal control environment, proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks within financial reporting processes
- Design and document internal controls in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards
- Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, internal and external auditors, with direct accountability for SOX-related reporting and insights
- Collaborate with process and control owners to validate control effectiveness in accordance with COSO and SEC requirements
- Identify control gaps and deficiencies, and work with stakeholders to develop and implement effective remediation plans
- Provide training and guidance on SOX compliance and internal control best practices to employees across the organization
- Stay informed of evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends impacting SOX compliance
- Compliance Training: Participate in all required compliance training, including Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering training, as well as internal and external training programs, online training, meetings, and seminars/conferences, etc
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years' experience with increasing responsibility working in internal audit, finance, accounting or public accounting with a solid understanding of SOX, US GAAP, and internal control environments
- Experience with risk assessment, control design, and control testing methodologies
- Must be able to pass a criminal background & credit check
- This is a full-time, non-remote position
- Banking Audit experience a plus
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