Sr. Sox Analyst III

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

Job Description

Location: Onsite listed in the job posting.

Summary

To ensure company adherence to the regulatory requirements outlined in The Sarbanes Oxley Act (Sections 302, 906 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; SEC Rules 13a-14 and 13a-15); the FDIC Improvement Act of 1991; and Item 308 of Regulation S-K.Duties include but are not limited to assisting the business with developing, implementing, and overseeing internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and SOX compliance.

Job Description/Function

• Ensure company adherence to the regulatory requirements outlined in SOX Sections 302, 906 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; SEC Rules 13a-14 and 13a-15; the FDIC Improvement Act of 1991; and Item 308 of Regulation S-K.
• Maintain documentation of internal controls for financial accounting and reporting processes
• Perform scoping requirements for annual testing and compliance and collaborate with both Internal and External Audit teams to align and finalize in-scope areas/controls.
• Coordinate with Business Owners and Control Owners to ensure that internal controls over financial reporting are effectively designed and sufficiently documented within the Company’s SOX documentation and required disclosures
• Participate in quarterly SOX governance and certification processes
• Work with management/business lines to ensure controls and process documentation is current, making and/or developing revisions when necessary
• Involvement in business process changes to determine effects on SOX Compliance Program
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on internal controls design, testing and issues resolution
• Work with management and control owners on control remediation efforts to address open issues and deficiencies noted by the audit teams and report results and readiness for testing
• Assist with business process walkthroughs and documents business process narratives and/or business process flow
• Proactively identify emerging business and technical risks, issues, and developments in a timely manner for action and incorporation into the SOX compliance program documentation
• Assist in training to Business Owners and Control Owners with respect to internal controls and SOX compliance
• Other duties and special projects as requested

Skill Requirements

• CPA/Internal Audit/SOX Compliance 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

About Us

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com .

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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