Senior SOX Auditor – ICFR & Controls Lead

Busey; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Busey is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor - SOX to continuously review internal controls over financial reporting and ensure SOX compliance across the organization. The role focuses on testing, documentation, and remediation of ICFR, with collaboration across management and external auditors.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years of audit experience, familiarity with SOX requirements, and strong communication. Bachelor’s in a business field is required; CPA/CIA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field; accounting degree preferred.
• 5+ years of audit experience required.
• Knowledge of bank operations preferred.
• Familiarity with SOX requirements preferred.
• CPA or CIA designation preferred.
• SOX ITGC testing experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute SOX compliance testing to ensure ICFR is designed, documented, and operating effectively.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify financial reporting risks and ensure appropriate controls.
• Review and update internal control documentation to reflect current processes and regulations.
• Perform detailed testing of controls, including walkthroughs and testing for SOX 404.
• Identify control deficiencies, recommend remediation, and coordinate remediation with management.
• Coordinate with external auditors to integrate SOX testing with the annual audit.
• Monitor SOX controls ongoing changes in processes or regulations.
• Provide training and guidance on SOX compliance and testing to staff auditors.
• Assist the SOX Director as needed.
• Support management reporting on SOX status and remediation progress.
• Collaborate on process improvement to balance control efficacy with efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Accounting knowledge

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business field

Accounting degree preferred

5+ years audit experience

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Busey is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor - SOX to continuously review internal controls over financial reporting and ensure SOX compliance across the organization. The role focuses on testing, documentation, and remediation of ICFR, with collaboration across management and external auditors.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years of audit experience, familiarity with SOX requirements, and strong communication. Bachelor’s in a business field is required; CPA/CIA is preferred.