SOX Program Manager

WaFd Bank; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

WaFd Bank is seeking a SOX Program Manager in Seattle. This role demands technical expertise in SOX compliance, providing oversight and guidance to ensure that internal controls are effective. The candidate will engage in audits, assess risks, and enhance communication across departments while fostering a culture of accountability and compliance.

Benefits

Paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays

Health insurance

Stock options

Bonus programs

Generous 7% 401(k) employer matching

Paid Parental Leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in internal controls or financial reporting.
• Experience in a risk-focused position is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX compliance program and internal control framework.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on SOX documentation.
• Coordinate annual external audit for SOX 404 compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Good communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Job description

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The SOX Program Manager’s primary responsibility is to provide technical expertise and leadership in support of the Bank's SOX Compliance program and internal control framework. This position provides oversight and guidance to business unit leaders, ensuring that internal controls are well-documented, appropriately designed, and compliant with applicable standards and regularly tested. This role is also responsible for coordinating with the Company’s internal and external auditors, and reports on overall SOX Compliance Program status and activities to key stakeholders. Furthermore, this position will participate in broader Company Enterprise Risk Management activities. Along with the key functions listed below, each position will be expected to uphold the value that Washington Federal places on simply being kind when servicing our co-workers and WF clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Implement, direct and oversee the effectiveness of the SOX Compliance Program and related internal control framework. Conduct and direct ongoing reviews of the process controls with business process owners to establish shared accountability and build knowledge and understanding of risk and controls.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the Bank’s annual/ongoing SOX 404 compliance internal control assessment project. Evaluate the design of internal control activities, maintain and update key controls, ensure SOX documentation reflects a high level of quality.
• Develop and drive SOX and internal control communications, related training materials, and provide regular status updates and reporting to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with process owners to review SOX documentation (risk and control matrices, narratives, flowcharts) and identify areas where control enhancements and/or documentation improvements are needed.
• Conduct assessments of key accounts, financial reporting processes and information systems to determine the scope, methodology, materiality assessment, and conclusions of internal controls, ensuring adequate coverage. Identify and document operational and control related deficiencies. Work with business owners to identify and implement solutions.
• Maintain and continue to mature our GRC SOX Program Application and support its use with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate control walkthroughs and testing with Internal Audit and support the timely execution of the testing.
• Coordinate and facilitate the annual external audit of the Bank’s SOX 404 internal control assessment with the Bank’s independent auditors and regulators.
• Review testing exceptions and coordinate remediation plans with business unit owners and escalate critical issues to senior management.
• Develop/maintain working knowledge of laws and industry guidance for establishing, maintaining, and reporting on internal controls.
• Communication with the Board of Directors Audit Committee about internal controls, programs and any issues, including deficiencies and remediation plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate control owner certification of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reports for senior management review and approval.
• Assist business departments in identifying, evaluating, and monitoring risks across all departments and business functions.
• Participate in risk assessment and control evaluation of new products and processes to identify new risks and required internal controls, including those over financial reporting.
• Gather risk-related data from internal or external resources.
• Adherence to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations.
• Complete and pass all assigned eLearning courses and certifications as required.
• Avoid all real or perceived conflicts of interest and always maintain client privacy and confidentiality.
  
  
  

Education/Skills/Training

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a concentration in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent certification.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements of banks and their application to business processes and procedures.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills; good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a large corporate environment, demonstrating a history of being effective in a complex organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines; the ability to work well with all levels of management.
• Computer proficiency with basic business applications is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  

Experience

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in internal controls, financial reporting, internal audit, and/or public accounting at a “Big 4” or regional type firm.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and/or auditing, including internal control concepts (COSO, PCAOB).
• Experience in a risk focus capacity (risk management, audit, examination, regulatory compliance) or related field strongly preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to balance multiple priorities and program initiatives, while meeting deadlines and communication deliverables with key stakeholders.
• Ability to interact with and build productive working relationships across all levels and departments of the Company.
  
  
  

At WaFd Bank you get all of these great benefits!

• Paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
• Health insurance
• Stock options
• Bonus programs
• Generous 7% 401(k) employer matching*
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans
  
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

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