Zions Bancorporation
SOX Compliance Officer Salt Lake City
Zions Bancorporation, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Overview
Zions Bancorporation is one of the nations premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of The Most Powerful Women in Banking. Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees and we are committed to search out recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a local business and that to be successful we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.
With benefits starting on day one 12 bank holidays profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.
We are currently seeking a SOX Compliance Officer tojoin our team. This position is in Salt Lake City Utah.
Responsibilities
Oversee SOX compliance of routine processes that include the financial statement close process, reconciliation processes, investment processes, and other significant classes of transactions or processes within Zions Bancorporation and its affiliates.
Collaborate with leadership internal and external audit teams to plan, organize, and execute the annual SOX compliance program.
Evaluate current business processes and identify process improvements and opportunities to gain efficiencies, especially through risk rationalization and moving from a manual to an automated controls reliance approach.
Perform risk identification and assessments for SOX compliance related to routine processes.
Maintain and improve SOX process flow charts and relevant SOX documentation and identify key areas in which SOX compliance may change reliance from manual to automated and system based controls.
Assist or lead process-mapping.
Provide formal and informal training for business process owners.
Assist business partners in evaluating possible actions to address deficiencies.
Work with internal audit, risk management, and external audit to analyze deficiencies, identify compensating controls, create management action plans for remediation, and determine deficiency classification.
Participate and support in SOX compliance testing performed by internal and external auditors.
Review results of testing performed and validate results to support SOX compliance.
Education / Certifications Requires a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
2 to 6 years of relevant accounting, SOX risk assessment, automation testing, and internal control evaluation experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent required.
Public accounting with SEC clients and controls testing experience preferred.
Special Qualifications Auditing skills with in-depth experience with SOX 404.
Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
Ability to act and operate independently and develop practical solutions.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
Proficiency with Archer or other GRC tools.
Proficiency with Blueworks Live preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Visio.
Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts.
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, and competitive compensation in line with work experience.
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
Tution Reimbursement for qualifying employees.
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.
Required Experience Unclear Seniority
Key Skills Compliance Management, Risk Management, Financial Services, PCI, Banking, Cost Accounting Standards, Quality Systems, Research Experience, NIST Standards, Securities Law, SOX, ISO 27000
Employment Type:
Full Time
Experience:
years
Vacancy:
1
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With benefits starting on day one 12 bank holidays profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.
We are currently seeking a SOX Compliance Officer tojoin our team. This position is in Salt Lake City Utah.
Responsibilities
Oversee SOX compliance of routine processes that include the financial statement close process, reconciliation processes, investment processes, and other significant classes of transactions or processes within Zions Bancorporation and its affiliates.
Collaborate with leadership internal and external audit teams to plan, organize, and execute the annual SOX compliance program.
Evaluate current business processes and identify process improvements and opportunities to gain efficiencies, especially through risk rationalization and moving from a manual to an automated controls reliance approach.
Perform risk identification and assessments for SOX compliance related to routine processes.
Maintain and improve SOX process flow charts and relevant SOX documentation and identify key areas in which SOX compliance may change reliance from manual to automated and system based controls.
Assist or lead process-mapping.
Provide formal and informal training for business process owners.
Assist business partners in evaluating possible actions to address deficiencies.
Work with internal audit, risk management, and external audit to analyze deficiencies, identify compensating controls, create management action plans for remediation, and determine deficiency classification.
Participate and support in SOX compliance testing performed by internal and external auditors.
Review results of testing performed and validate results to support SOX compliance.
Education / Certifications Requires a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
2 to 6 years of relevant accounting, SOX risk assessment, automation testing, and internal control evaluation experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent required.
Public accounting with SEC clients and controls testing experience preferred.
Special Qualifications Auditing skills with in-depth experience with SOX 404.
Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
Ability to act and operate independently and develop practical solutions.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
Proficiency with Archer or other GRC tools.
Proficiency with Blueworks Live preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Visio.
Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts.
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, and competitive compensation in line with work experience.
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
Tution Reimbursement for qualifying employees.
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.
Required Experience Unclear Seniority
Key Skills Compliance Management, Risk Management, Financial Services, PCI, Banking, Cost Accounting Standards, Quality Systems, Research Experience, NIST Standards, Securities Law, SOX, ISO 27000
Employment Type:
Full Time
Experience:
years
Vacancy:
1
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