Senior SOX Analyst

JOB ID: TYA1416615

Job Title: Senior SOX Analyst

Duration: 6 Mont+

Location: Plano, TX

Local candidates' only ( Initially, 100% remote, will share later as per the next updates regarding coming on site. 4 days a week and Friday being an optional depends on business need.

Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for a Senior SOX Analyst to be part of its team in its North American operations.

Description:

Who we are:

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Client. As one of the world's most admired brands, Client is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Client family is Financial Services, the finance and insurance brand for Client and Lexus in North America. While client is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company – delivering on client's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At client, you will help create best-in-class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative environment.

To save time applying, Client does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

What we're looking for:

Client's SOX Program Management Office (SOX PMO) team is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior SOX analyst candidate.

The primary responsibility of this role is to facilitate the annual assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting for Client's stand-alone SEC reporting and as a subsidiary of Client.

Reporting to the Manager SOX Compliance, the person in this role will support the Client SOX compliance department's objective to ensure financial reporting compliance.

What you'll be doing:

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 the 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 and TFSC/TMC, 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 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.

Qualifications:

What you bring (Must Haves):

Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS] - Accounting (business/finance) Audit background

5-10 Years of relevant work experience – min of 5 yrs

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

Visio or other process flow software

Attention to detail and provide accurate data

Work collaboratively with team members

Meet regular performance expectations

Added bonus if you have (Preferred):

Advance degree (Master of Accounting / MBA)

CPA / CIA / CFE

Financial Services, banking, or automotive industry experience.

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