First Watch Restaurants
Overview
The SOX IT Compliance Analyst is a crucial role in supporting the company's compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This position will assist the IT team and leadership in evaluating, testing, and documenting IT general controls (ITGC), including application controls (ITAC), over financial reporting. This position will involve strong collaboration between both internal and external auditors, as well as relevant lines of business. The SOX IT Compliance Analyst will ensure that the company's IT controls remain effective and compliant with established internal procedures and standards.
Responsibilities
The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this position's duties and responsibilities. Assist IT system owners in preparing and maintaining SOX IT process narratives and Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) Participate in system scoping reviews to understand how data flows through the systems that are material to internal controls over financial reporting Enforce established timelines in performing SOX compliance tasks, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with policies and procedures Assist in designing and implementing IT General Controls for new systems Collaborate with process and control owners to remediate identified deficiencies, advising on internal control enhancements or process changes as appropriate, and ensuring corrective actions are properly implemented Effectively communicate IT SOX issues and requirements across varied levels of leadership and process owners to drive solutions Conduct import/export reviews for acquiring systems and software Evaluate changes in processes, people, and technology that may impact SOX controls for IT systems and processes Serve as critical liaison with internal and external auditors, managing the ITGC testing evidence validation, and issue remediation with minimal oversight Validate and assess audit evidence to ensure completeness, accuracy, and appropriate traceability to source systems Support internal and external auditors in the gathering of pertinent documentation to support ITGC and ITAC audit requests Work closely with cross-functional teams, including accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and consultants, to provide IT SOX support Provide training and guidance to IT staff on SOX compliance best practices Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Information Technology fields Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a related field (internal audit, IT Security, etc.) Proven skill in conducting audits or reviews of technical systems Proven skill in identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system Excellent oral and written communication skills; well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to challenge; ability to rapidly assimilate knowledge of processes and systems and develop relationships with stakeholders Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to independently complete and manage multiple assignments with varying deadlines Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills Ability to prepare and articulate objective, defensible, fact-based information Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Who We Are
First Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using the freshest ingredients available. Guided by its "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, First Watch's chef-driven menu rotates five times a year to feature the highest-quality flavors at their peak, offering elevated executions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and fan favorites such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon. For every kid's meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact in our communities - raising more than $1.7 million to date. A recipient of hundreds of local "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" awards, First Watch was voted 2025's #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek's Readers' Choice Awards and was also named 2024's #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute, after appearing on the list in 2022 and 2023, as well. With a commitment to quality, hospitality and community, First Watch is redefining Daytime Dining across more than 600 restaurants in 31 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.
First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The SOX IT Compliance Analyst is a crucial role in supporting the company's compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This position will assist the IT team and leadership in evaluating, testing, and documenting IT general controls (ITGC), including application controls (ITAC), over financial reporting. This position will involve strong collaboration between both internal and external auditors, as well as relevant lines of business. The SOX IT Compliance Analyst will ensure that the company's IT controls remain effective and compliant with established internal procedures and standards.
Responsibilities
The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this position's duties and responsibilities. Assist IT system owners in preparing and maintaining SOX IT process narratives and Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) Participate in system scoping reviews to understand how data flows through the systems that are material to internal controls over financial reporting Enforce established timelines in performing SOX compliance tasks, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with policies and procedures Assist in designing and implementing IT General Controls for new systems Collaborate with process and control owners to remediate identified deficiencies, advising on internal control enhancements or process changes as appropriate, and ensuring corrective actions are properly implemented Effectively communicate IT SOX issues and requirements across varied levels of leadership and process owners to drive solutions Conduct import/export reviews for acquiring systems and software Evaluate changes in processes, people, and technology that may impact SOX controls for IT systems and processes Serve as critical liaison with internal and external auditors, managing the ITGC testing evidence validation, and issue remediation with minimal oversight Validate and assess audit evidence to ensure completeness, accuracy, and appropriate traceability to source systems Support internal and external auditors in the gathering of pertinent documentation to support ITGC and ITAC audit requests Work closely with cross-functional teams, including accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, and consultants, to provide IT SOX support Provide training and guidance to IT staff on SOX compliance best practices Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Information Technology fields Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a related field (internal audit, IT Security, etc.) Proven skill in conducting audits or reviews of technical systems Proven skill in identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system Excellent oral and written communication skills; well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to challenge; ability to rapidly assimilate knowledge of processes and systems and develop relationships with stakeholders Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to independently complete and manage multiple assignments with varying deadlines Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills Ability to prepare and articulate objective, defensible, fact-based information Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Who We Are
First Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using the freshest ingredients available. Guided by its "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, First Watch's chef-driven menu rotates five times a year to feature the highest-quality flavors at their peak, offering elevated executions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and fan favorites such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon. For every kid's meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact in our communities - raising more than $1.7 million to date. A recipient of hundreds of local "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" awards, First Watch was voted 2025's #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek's Readers' Choice Awards and was also named 2024's #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute, after appearing on the list in 2022 and 2023, as well. With a commitment to quality, hospitality and community, First Watch is redefining Daytime Dining across more than 600 restaurants in 31 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.
First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.