SOX Program Administrator

Description

At Regions, the Finance Sarbanes Oxley Program Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the first line of defense of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Program. This position is dedicated to interpreting SOX standards, applying those standards to business activities, developing plans to address areas of improvement, and leading communication with internal partners and external auditors.

Primary Responsibilities

Manages the documentation and testing of SOX controls in accordance with company policies and procedures

Works with process owners to ensure that control deficiencies are identified in a timely manner

Tracks SOX issues remediation, working with cross-divisional stakeholders

Maintains and updates SOX documentation, including process narratives, control matrices, and test plans

Assists with the coordination of internal and external SOX audits, including testing and documentation requests

Identifies opportunities for process improvement and provides recommendations to management

Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Controllers Group, Risk, Internal Audit, and Information Technology

Stays current on changes in regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to SOX compliance

Provides subject matter expertise, guidance, training and support to process and control owners across the organization related to controls scoping, documentation, assessment, and issues evaluation

Leads and manages special projects as needed

May provide guidance to less experienced administrators

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in SOX, audit, or internal / risk controls

Preferences

Master’s degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or related certification

Experience with SOX scoping and testing, SOX 404 / 302, FDICIA, or Internal Audit

Working knowledge of internal control concepts, including the COSO 2013 internal control framework

Skills and Competencies

Ability to interact with regulators and evidence leadership to them

Ability to work individually or with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Effective project management skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Process-oriented, data driven, and exceptionally well organized and detailed

Proven ability to work effectively with virtual teams, to set realistic deadlines, and to effectively manage priorities to meet those deadlines, including regular communication and updates

Strong understanding of common financial products and processes in consumer banking, institutional banking, corporate treasury, and various other corporate finance activities

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include : experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target :

76,698.05 USD$127,290.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans :

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation / Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

Location Details

Regions Center

Location : Birmingham, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer / including Disabled / Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.