Financial Controls Senior Analyst

Job Description

Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HTH) is a Texas-based diversified financial holding company specializing in banking, mortgage origination, and financial advisory through its wholly owned subsidiaries, PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending, and HilltopSecurities. Hilltop Holdings is looking for a Financial Controls Senior Analyst to work closely with business stakeholders to ensure that material business processes and related controls are appropriately designed and documented to support the organization s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). This role will be an advisor to business process owners in the design and implementation of controls to ensure key risks are mitigated. The Financial Controls Senior Analyst will work closely with external and internal auditors, conduct SOX business process reviews, maintain management s document repository for control documentation, assist in the administration over the SOX Compliance program, and perform special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with management, as needed, of in-scope business processes and controls, including the preparation of process narratives, process flow diagrams, and risk and control matrices (RCMs).
• Consult with management of the business units to design and implement new processes and controls.
• Provide guidance and support to management as a subject matter expert for any implementation or remediation activities, including documentation of action plans.
• Consult with management to identify and communicate opportunities for control enhancements and business process improvement within business processes.
• Conduct scoping and materiality assessments to determine in-scope processes and controls.
• Assist in management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation of aggregated deficiencies and impact assessment memorandums.
• Support accounting/finance and other management special projects as needed, activities including, but not limited to, system implementations, remediation plans, process design, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain the GRC system containing SOX documentation of processes, risks and controls, and ensure the database is updated timely and accurately.
• Coordinate and monitor management's quarterly attestation of SOX compliance and support executive management's quarterly and annual certifications.
• Work closely with management and Internal Audit to ensure appropriate coverage of SOX design and testing, including consideration for Entity-Level and Information Technology General Controls (ITGC).
• Work closely with external auditors to ensure the program meets PCAOB requirements in terms of scope, timing, and approach.
• Work closely with the HTH Risk Advisory Department to assess risks, determine control effectiveness, make control updates, and identify potential areas for improvement.
• Remain well-informed of changes in regulations and accounting standards to ensure timely compliance throughout the control environment.
• Assist in the development and delivery of SOX training and/or training materials for employees.
• Coordinate with Vendor Management on the annual third-party service organization control assessments (SSAE 18 SOC 1 evaluations), including mapping of complimentary user entity controls (CUECs) to documented controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, or External Audit experience
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as accounting, finance, economics, or accounting information systems
• Willingness to develop knowledge of financial services industry standards
• Working knowledge of ICFR requirements, SEC reporting, PCAOB standards, ITGCs, and COSO framework.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Skilled in conducting SOX business process reviews and creating process documentation (e.g., narrative, process flow diagrams, risk and control matrix) that meets professional standards
• Excellent organizational and project management skills - ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well in group dynamics or independently as the situation dictates
• Strong proficiency in analytical work, documentation capacity and capability, and presentation abilities

Preferred Skills

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or candidate designation
• Master's degree in accounting or relevant field preferred
• Proficiency with Audit Command Language (ACL) Analytics, Tableau, or other data analytics software and tools
• Financial services experience a plus, including expertise in banking, mortgage lending, and/or securities.
• Understanding of federal and state regulations for various financial services industries

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.

About Us

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Hilltop Holdings offers a diverse range of financial services through its three primary subsidiaries, PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending, and HilltopSecurities. PlainsCapital Bank is a leading commercial bank with locations throughout Texas. PrimeLending is a national mortgage provider focused on purchase mortgage originations. HilltopSecurities provides financial advisory, clearing, retail brokerage, and other investment banking services. Hilltop Holdings seeks to build the premier Texas-based diversified financial services holding company through acquisitions and organic growth. To learn more, please visit www.hilltop-holdings.com.