International Staff Consulting
Financial Risk Supervisor
International Staff Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Our client is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management.
They offer sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer and have over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas.
Benefits:
Rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligibleComprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a fewFamily-friendly work hoursPromote from within cultureWhy join this team?
We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spiritWe offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobilityJob Description Summary
This position within the Chief Accounting Officer and Controller's Group is focused on ensuring effective design and operation of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) , including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Primary responsibilities include process documentation, risk assessment, and control identification, in addition to control enhancement and issue remediation. This position serves as a valued control advisor to the Company and provides hands-on exposure, interacting frequently with all management levels, as well as internal and external auditors. This is a newly created position with growth opportunity within the CAO group.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with business partners to maintain SOX risk and control matrices and process flowcharts. Identify areas where control or documentation enhancements are needed. Facilitate the annual SOX walkthrough process with business partners and internal and external audit.Lead corporate initiatives and special projects relating to accounting and financial reporting matters through risk assessment and control evaluation in response to new accounting standards, system conversions/implementations, and new business processes.Analyze control exceptions and work with various levels of management to identify root causes and planned corrective actions/ paths to remediation.Provide guidance and coaching for personnel regarding risks, processes, controls, control assessments and control deficiency root cause analysis and remediation.Support audit groups including internal and external audit in coordinating and completing their audit engagements.Lead and manage various SOX meetings (e.g., SOX working team meetings, internal and external auditor touchpoints, and other SOX meetings as required).Provide education and training to business partners on SOX control requirements to facilitate maintenance of a strong control environment.Assist with SOX scoping, quarterly reporting, and other SOX program administration.Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience
5-7 years of related work experience, comprising of previous SOX experience in public accounting, consulting, or corporate internal auditBachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting or FinanceExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate information in an understandable form to the right stakeholdersStrong organization, prioritization, and flexibility skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at once to keep tasks moving forwardExperience using a GRC tool to manage risk, controls, and processes preferredExperience implementing a SOX or internal controls program at a large organization nice-to-have
Benefits
Medical Insurance •Dental •Vision •Life insurance •Accidental death and dismemberment •Short-term and long term Disability Insurance •Parental Leave •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match •Flexible Spending Account (FSA) •Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount •Critical Illness Insurance •Accident Insurance •Transportation and Commuting Benefits •Banking Benefits •Pet Insurance
They offer sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer and have over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas.
Benefits:
Rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligibleComprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a fewFamily-friendly work hoursPromote from within cultureWhy join this team?
We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spiritWe offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobilityJob Description Summary
This position within the Chief Accounting Officer and Controller's Group is focused on ensuring effective design and operation of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) , including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Primary responsibilities include process documentation, risk assessment, and control identification, in addition to control enhancement and issue remediation. This position serves as a valued control advisor to the Company and provides hands-on exposure, interacting frequently with all management levels, as well as internal and external auditors. This is a newly created position with growth opportunity within the CAO group.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with business partners to maintain SOX risk and control matrices and process flowcharts. Identify areas where control or documentation enhancements are needed. Facilitate the annual SOX walkthrough process with business partners and internal and external audit.Lead corporate initiatives and special projects relating to accounting and financial reporting matters through risk assessment and control evaluation in response to new accounting standards, system conversions/implementations, and new business processes.Analyze control exceptions and work with various levels of management to identify root causes and planned corrective actions/ paths to remediation.Provide guidance and coaching for personnel regarding risks, processes, controls, control assessments and control deficiency root cause analysis and remediation.Support audit groups including internal and external audit in coordinating and completing their audit engagements.Lead and manage various SOX meetings (e.g., SOX working team meetings, internal and external auditor touchpoints, and other SOX meetings as required).Provide education and training to business partners on SOX control requirements to facilitate maintenance of a strong control environment.Assist with SOX scoping, quarterly reporting, and other SOX program administration.Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience
5-7 years of related work experience, comprising of previous SOX experience in public accounting, consulting, or corporate internal auditBachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting or FinanceExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate information in an understandable form to the right stakeholdersStrong organization, prioritization, and flexibility skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at once to keep tasks moving forwardExperience using a GRC tool to manage risk, controls, and processes preferredExperience implementing a SOX or internal controls program at a large organization nice-to-have
Benefits
Medical Insurance •Dental •Vision •Life insurance •Accidental death and dismemberment •Short-term and long term Disability Insurance •Parental Leave •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match •Flexible Spending Account (FSA) •Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount •Critical Illness Insurance •Accident Insurance •Transportation and Commuting Benefits •Banking Benefits •Pet Insurance