Senior, IT Controls and Compliance

American Water; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 68,640 - 114,660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Senior IT Controls and Compliance professional. This position focuses on ensuring compliance with SOX activities and IT General Controls impacting financial reporting. An ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or Finance, and over 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in auditing, communication, and a background in the utility industry are preferred. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting or auditing experience required.
• Prior public accounting or internal audit experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the utility industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor SOX compliance activities for IT controls.
• Collaborate with IT owners to ensure effective financial reporting controls.
• Develop relationships with audit stakeholders for compliance coordination.

Skills

Auditing skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting or Finance

CPA

CIA or CISA

Tools

SAP

AuditBoard

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior, IT Controls and Compliance
Posting Start Date: 3/13/26

Job Description:

Position Information
$68,640 - $114,660
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Administer and monitor the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) activities to ensure Information Technology (IT) General Controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively.

Key Accountabilities

• Run the day-to-day activities for IT SOX compliance. This primarily includes collaborating with IT owners to ensure all IT General Controls (e.g - Access Management, Change Management, Logical Security, etc.) are designed and operating effectively for key in-scope systems.
• Ensure IT controls are submitted and completed timely by IT owners.
• Maintain complete listing and monitor changes of key reports.
• Document management’s response and review of the internal controls of our key third party Service Organizations through review of SOC 1 reports.
• Develop strong relationships with IT and business process owners in coordinating SOX compliance.
• Review and assess control deficiencies, develop remediation plans and determine adequacy of mitigating controls.
• Serve as liaison with external/internal auditors to manage auditor request list for control testing and resolve questions on relevant IT control matters.
• Schedule and administer walkthrough and system observation meetings with internal and external auditors.
• Serve as administrator of the Company’s SOX compliance platform / database (AuditBoard) for IT controls.
• Identify areas where internal controls can be optimized (e.g., shift toward preventive automated controls).
• Participate in special projects and initiatives upon management request, including those that would optimize the effectiveness of existing business applications, technologies and systems and build efficiencies/improvements into current business processes.
• Work on ad-hoc projects as needed.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong knowledge of auditing, internal controls, risk assessment and SOX related activities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders, management and external professionals (i.e. auditors).
• Strong knowledge of ITGCs and IT systems (SAP, Hyperion, PowerPlan applications a plus).
• Full, end-to-end ownership of assignments including, proactively engaging appropriate members to jointly resolve issues and communicate results.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.
• Prior experience working with AuditBoard and SAP a plus.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred; CIA or CISA a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or auditing experience required.
• Prior public accounting and/or internal audit experience a strong preference.
• Prior experience working in the utility industry a plus.

Competencies

Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates