Senior SOX & Internal Controls Analyst

First Horizon Bank; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

First Horizon Bank in Memphis, TN, seeks a SOX compliance professional to help develop, implement, and oversee internal controls for financial reporting in line with regulatory requirements. The role involves coordinating with internal and external auditors, maintaining SOX documentation, and supporting remediation efforts.

The candidate should have 3-7 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business, and knowledge of COSO 2013.

Qualifications

• CPA/Internal Audit/SOX experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business from an accredited university (Required).
• Understanding of Accounting and Financial Reporting Processes.
• Familiar with COSO 2013 Framework.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sense of urgency with ability to complete tasks within designated timeframes.
• Ability to work productively in a team as well as independently.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements outlined in SOX sections and related laws.
• Maintain documentation of internal controls for financial accounting and reporting processes.
• Perform scoping for annual testing and coordinate with Internal and External Audit teams.
• Coordinate with control owners to ensure controls are adequately documented within SOX documentation and disclosures.
• Participate in quarterly SOX governance and certification processes.
• Keep management and process documentation current, updating as needed.
• Assess effects of business process changes on SOX compliance program.
• Collaborate with auditors on design, testing and issue resolution for internal controls.
• Work with management on control remediation and readiness reporting for testing.
• Assist with walkthroughs and document business process narratives/flows.
• Identify emerging risks and incorporate them into SOX program documentation.
• Assist in training Business Owners and Control Owners on internal controls and SOX.

Skills

CPA/Internal Audit/SOX experience

Communication skills

Team work & independence

Urgency to meet deadlines

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

First Horizon Bank in Memphis, TN, seeks a SOX compliance professional to help develop, implement, and oversee internal controls for financial reporting in line with regulatory requirements. The role involves coordinating with internal and external auditors, maintaining SOX documentation, and supporting remediation efforts.

The candidate should have 3-7 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business, and knowledge of COSO 2013.