Senior SOX & Internal Controls Specialist

Transamerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a seasoned professional to support the day-to-day execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley controls program within the first line of defense and to assist in overseeing global country unit SOX responsibilities. You will partner with risk management, process owners, and external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes designing controls, conducting risk assessments, and driving remediation efforts across financial reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
• Eight years of progressive experience in internal controls, audit or risk management within the financial services industry.
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley internal controls and assessing control related risks.
• Strong communication to educate/raise awareness of foundational elements necessary for an internal control framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and designing internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
• Document financial/accounting/actuarial process flows with a focus on internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Support the execution of SOX risk assessment and scoping activities for proper risk identification and process mapping.
• Lead development and implementation of goals, policies, and procedures relating to internal controls over financial reporting and SOX.
• Prepare updates to management and remediation plans.
• Coordinate with external auditors to plan and implement assessment of the control environment.
• Develop processes for reporting findings and action plans with management.
• Assist in testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.

Skills

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field

Eight years of progressive experience in internal controls, audit or risk management

CPA

Tools

Big 4 public accounting experience

SOX assessment tools

Job description

Transamerica is seeking a seasoned professional to support the day-to-day execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley controls program within the first line of defense and to assist in overseeing global country unit SOX responsibilities. You will partner with risk management, process owners, and external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes designing controls, conducting risk assessments, and driving remediation efforts across financial reporting processes.