IT Internal Controls Analyst

AgWest Farm Credit; Rocklin, Spokane (CA, WA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Casual dress

Job summary

AgWest Farm Credit is seeking an IT Internal Controls Analyst II or III to join the Operations department at its Spokane, WA headquarters or Rocklin, CA campus. The role provides subject matter expertise to design and maintain IT controls supporting financial, operational, and regulatory needs.

In addition to ICFR program administration, the analyst will contribute to control design improvements, manage remediation actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience as IT Internal Controls Analyst, IT Auditor, or related role.
• COSO and ICFR/SOX knowledge.
• Understanding of IT risks and SOC1/SOC2 reports.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICFR program activities including risk scoping, documentation, and control assessment.
• Coordinate with owners to walk through controls for audits and issue remediation.
• Prepare ICFR reporting deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide training on Internal Controls and ICFR program compliance.

Skills

COSO framework

SOX/ICFR

IT controls

SOC1/SOC2

Audit coordination

Risk assessment

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an IT Internal Controls Analyst II or an IT Internal Controls Analyst III to join our Operations department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters), or Rocklin, California. This full-time position reports to the Senior Internal Controls Analyst and collaborates with management by providing subject matter expertise to design and maintain effective IT controls that support financial, operational, and regulatory needs. This role is additionally responsible for various ICFR Program administrative activities such as risk assessment, scoping, documentation, deficiency assessment and tracking, reporting, and audit coordination.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level II:
Typical starting range: $72,600 - $99,900
Full base salary range: $72,600 - $113,600
Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.

Level III:
Typical starting range: $80,000 - $110,100
Full base salary range: $80,000 - $142,000
Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

The base salary range for this position in Rocklin, California is:

Level II:
Typical starting range: $83,100 - $114,600
Full base salary range: $83,100 - $130,400
Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.

Level III:
Typical starting range: $91,500 - $126,600
Full base salary range: $91,500 - $163,000
Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

*Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.

• ICFR Program Administration:
  • Annual and ongoing scoping of IT applications, key reports, and application controls that are in scope for the ICFR Program.
  • Document risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts.
  • Process quarterly ICFR Program certification activities.
  • Coordinate with control owners to lead walkthroughs for internal and external audit.
  • Review and document findings as part of the annual SOC-1 review process.
  • Assess, document and track control deficiencies throughout the annual audit cycle. Includes coordination with management and audit on remediation actions for identified deficiencies.
  • Act as a liaison within the organization with other teams and external auditors on ICFR Program related items to ensure engagement and timely execution.
  • Manage and prepare various required ICFR Program reporting deliverables for internal and external parties.
  • Prepare and provide training to various audiences on Internal Controls as well as ICFR Program compliance objectives and activities.
• Control Design Consultation:
  • Contribute to efforts aimed at improving process efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with control owners to review ICFR documentation and identify areas for control enhancements or documentation improvements.
  • Participate in various business initiatives to identify risks and consult on controls for newly implemented processes and applications.
  • Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

• AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for conferences, training and/or all-staff or team meetings that fall outside the role's standard travel requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Generally, requires three to five years' progressively responsible experience as an IT Internal Controls Analyst, IT Auditor, or similar role related to internal/external audit practices, preferably supporting financial institution operations
  • Advanced understanding of internal controls concepts including the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) internal control framework and the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) act
  • Advanced knowledge of IT management practices and processes, IT risks, and SOC1/SOC2 reports with proven experience identifying and evaluating complex business and technology processes to develop internal controls that mitigate IT risks in alignment with organizational risk appetite
• Ability to evaluate cross-functional dependencies, including upstream and downstream impacts
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and ability to structure and solve complex problems
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and manage multiple assignments with competing timelines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification strongly preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP and risk assessment principles
• Understanding of project management concepts and experience supporting complex or enterprise-wide initiatives

Workplace Flexibility

• After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend.

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees will not be sponsored for work authorization, including but not limited to H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or STEM.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.