Advisor-IT SOX Compliance

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Memphis, TN seeks a senior IT controls expert for financial systems. You will lead control testing, mentor junior staff, and partner with Finance and IT leadership to manage IT risks affecting financial reporting.

The role emphasizes SOX compliance, risk assessments, and strong communication with cross-functional teams. You will guide audit preparations and drive continuous improvement in controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SOX and IT risk frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead control testing and risk assessments.
• Acts as a liaison between IT, Finance, and Audit teams. Supports the manager in strategic initiatives.
• Perform advanced ITGC testing and documentation.
• Identify control gaps and recommend solutions.
• Lead walkthroughs and audit preparations.
• Mentor junior analysts.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SOX knowledge

IT risk management

Analytical skills

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Accounting or related field

Job description

This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight Location several times per week.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Serves as the senior technical expert on IT controls for financial systems. Leads complex assessments and mentors junior staff. Acts as a strategic partner to Finance and IT leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks impacting financial reporting and ensuring compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads control testing and risk assessments.
• Acts as a liaison between IT, Finance, and Audit teams. Supports the manager in strategic initiatives.
• Perform advanced ITGC testing and documentation.
• Identify control gaps and recommend solutions.
• Lead walkthroughs and audit preparations.
• Mentor junior analysts.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in IT, Accounting, or related field. Related experience may offset degree requirements and related education/degree may offset experience requirements.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in IT audit, risk, or compliance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of SOX and IT risk frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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