Sr. Business Governance & Compliance Analyst

PeopleReady; Tacoma (WA); Remote; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compliance specialist to support their internal controls program. This role involves managing multiple projects, enhancing compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and ensuring effective governance across various processes. The ideal candidate will be a strong project manager with a deep understanding of risks and controls, capable of fostering relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a culture of compliance and risk awareness. Join a dynamic team where your insights and expertise will help shape the future of compliance within the organization.

Benefits

6 Paid Holidays

1 Paid Floating Holiday

Up to 20 Days of Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Company-Matching 401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years in SOX, internal audit, or audit experience preferred.
• Strong project management and risk management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist process/control owners in executing and documenting controls.
• Deliver ICFR training and support governance objectives.

Skills

SOX Compliance

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Data Analytics

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

BA/BS in Information Systems

Relevant Certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP)

Tools

AuditBoard

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview:

In this role you will support the business compliance program of TrueBlue Inc.’s (TBI) Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). It requires in-depth policy, process, governance, and operational execution knowledge of risks and controls that enhance compliance requirements. You must be a strong project manager who can work with multiple stakeholders, often managing several projects and priorities at once. We value personality, insight, intellectual flexibility, and sound business judgment. The position will support over 60 processes and control owners. This role is highly visible at all levels of the organization including the Chief Accounting Officer and the Chief Financial Officer.

Location: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Process/Control Owners
  • Assist process/control owners in developing the best method for execution and documentation (e.g., checklists) ensuring controls are clearly and concisely captured to fully address the risk and all attributes.
  • Review SOX documentation to ensure AuditBoard is the source of complete and accurate information for business controls (i.e., control descriptions, risk control matrices). Additionally, assist with completion of quarterly certifications of controls in AuditBoard.
  • Maintain process flowcharts, which include key controls and risks.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with process/control owners to proactively assess business risks and develop risk mitigation.
  • Assist in completion of quarterly and annual SOD reviews.
  • Assist in completion of SOC1 annual reviews.
• Governance
  • Deliver ICFR training to support the control environment and associated control framework; communicate governance and compliance objectives fostering a compliance and risk aware culture.
  • Promote and build a culture of sustainability reinforcing the importance of process/control owners taking ownership of their documentation and controls and to always be “audit ready.”
• Internal Audit (IA) and External Audit Support
  • Meet with IA and process/cycle owners where IA has identified a potential deficiency. Support process/control owners with agreed upon deficiency remediation, as required.
  • Track and report all open items and deficiencies identified by IA ensuring timely completion and remediation by process/control owners.
• IT Partnering
  • Work with TBI’s IT Compliance department to share knowledge and information as it relates to IT controls, specifically joint ownership of change management, access controls and maintain awareness due to the business’ dependency on the IT control environment.

Qualifications:

• 3-4+ years relevant experience in SOX, internal audit and/or audit (public accounting firm experience preferred, but not required).
• BA/BS degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISSP) preferred.
• Familiarity with COSO 2013 and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Strong ethical behavior and professionalism. Results driven, seeking challenging assignments.
• Possesses a high degree of interest in further career opportunities within the TrueBlue organization and professional growth.
• Strong risk management experience, including performing assessments and audits, working collaboratively with the business process owners and IT to design controls and/or providing input to remediation plans (as necessary).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Superior project management skills. This will require collaboration with the business process owners, as well as with the external auditors. You must be assertive and driven, but not at the expense of compromising relationships.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills; strong listening skills to discern the best course of action. You will interact with various levels of employees to collect and communicate information.
• Willingness to dive deep into business processes to provide insights, solutions, and recommendations.
• Experience in using AuditBoard is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Data analytics experience is a plus.

Salary Range: $73,350 - $88,700 annually, depending on experience and geographic location.

Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.

Benefits and Well-Being:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser:https://bit.ly/4jHhQEZ.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Recruiter directly, Employee Relations at [e-mail], or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.