Senior SOX & ICFR Auditor

Busey Bank; 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

Job summary

Busey Bank in Champaign, IL seeks an experienced SOX Auditor to lead and execute testing of internal controls over financial reporting. You will perform risk assessments, maintain control documentation, and coordinate with external auditors to ensure SOX compliance during the annual audit.

The role requires strong communication, accounting knowledge, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of accounting and financial processes.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Perform duties under frequent time pressures, prioritize workflow, meet deadlines.
• Requires Bachelor's degree in business related field, Accounting degree preferred.
• Requires 5 or more years' of audit experience.
• Knowledge of bank operations preferred.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements preferred.
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor designation preferred.
• SOX ITGC Testing Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute SOX compliance testing across ICFR.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify key financial reporting risks.
• Review and update internal control documentation and control matrices.
• Perform detailed testing of financial and operational controls for SOX 404.
• Identify control deficiencies and collaborate on remediation plans.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits for SOX integration.
• Monitor SOX controls and update changes in processes or regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

Accounting knowledge

Organizational skills

Project management

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Busey Bank in Champaign, IL seeks an experienced SOX Auditor to lead and execute testing of internal controls over financial reporting. You will perform risk assessments, maintain control documentation, and coordinate with external auditors to ensure SOX compliance during the annual audit.

The role requires strong communication, accounting knowledge, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.