IT SOX Lead

Jackson; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson is seeking an IT SOX Lead to manage the execution of the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley and Model Audit Rule compliance. The role involves coordinating with internal and external auditors, performing risk assessments, and driving improvements in IT controls affecting financial reporting.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in information system audit or risk management, strong communication skills, and SOX program experience, preferably with Big 4 background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or accounting.
• 5+ years in information system audit, internal control, or risk management.
• SOX program experience required; Big 4 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and the Model Audit Rule.
• Facilitate IT control owner education and training.
• Participate in scoping exercises for testing IT processes and controls.
• Analyze ITGCs and IT application controls to identify improvement opportunities, including automation and AI.
• Support system implementations/upgrades affecting internal controls over financial reporting.

Skills

SOX compliance

IT controls

Auditing

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IS/Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Job Purpose

The IT SOX Lead manages the execution of the Company's compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (\"SOX\") and the Model Audit Rule, including coordination with external and internal auditors, on information technology controls. In addition, the IT SOX Lead performs risk assessments, planning, complex process improvement and control assessments, and serves as a subject matter expert on the topic of information technology related internal controls.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and the Model Audit Rule.
• Facilitate IT control owner education and training.
• Participate in the scoping exercise for determining processes in scope for testing to ensure IT systems and tools are appropriately considered.
• Analyze design of the Company’s IT general controls and IT application controls relevant to financial reporting to identify opportunities for improvement, including automation, artificial intelligence, and other forms of emerging technologies.
• Support system implementations / upgrades for any applications impacting internal controls over financial reporting.
• Work closely with the Company’s internal and external audit teams to facilitate testing and evaluation of IT general controls and IT application controls.
• Evaluate impact of information technology control deficiencies and advise process and control owners on remediation efforts.
• Participate in deficiency aggregation analysis and report on conclusions.
• Interact with all functions and departments, serving as a subject matter expert on information technology internal control over financial reporting matters.
• Support the business in evaluating IT risks and controls for third-party service organizations.
• Support the strategic goals of the department and Company.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong understanding and working knowledge of IT internal controls over financial reporting, information security and third-party risks, controls, and common practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with associates at all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, project management skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong team player with strong professional and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and establish priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to meet job requirements with a positive and productive attitude.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree , preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, or closely related field, required.
• 5+ years of information system audit, internal control, or risk management experience required.
• SOX program experience required.
• Insurance or financial services experience preferred.
• SEC experience preferred.
• “Big 4” auditing experience preferred.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other recognized IT or audit qualification preferred.

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.