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Senior SOX Analyst

Associated Bank - Corp
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
525 W Monroe St (Show on map)
Sep 10, 2024

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

This Senior Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Controller group in maintaining and monitoring its compliance efforts with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements. You will work with stakeholders across the Controller's group and Finance to document our processes, proactively mitigate risk, advocate for the design of strong controls, facilitate the remediation of control gaps, and enhance our SOX compliance and financial reporting accuracy.

This person will,

  • Establish criteria for and perform overall risk assessment of the organization including financial statement captions, general ledger accounts and financial reporting requirements.

  • Evaluate and document key financial processes and systems and related financial statement risks, including review and updating of process narratives and flowcharts.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to create new processes and propose process improvements that will strengthen the internal control environment while having a positive impact on the business.

  • Maintain the completeness and accuracy report matrix and perform testing of all systematic reports utilized by the Controller group.

  • Create and maintain the risk and control matrices for all controls and processes within the Controller Group and coordinate with Internal Audit on any testing requirements.

  • Coordinate SOX testing between Finance, Internal Audit and the external auditor, providing documentation, explanations and support as needed.

  • Assess identified control deficiencies and lead remediation efforts including documentation of the deficiency, development of remediation plans and assisting in remediation testing.

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience Required

Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience in Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements, COSO Framework, and internal control concepts Required

  • 3-5 years of experience Public accounting working on public company engagements Preferred

  • 3-5 years of experience combination of public and/or internal audit experience Preferred

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

  • Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.

  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

  • Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.

  • Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.

  • Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.

  • Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.Join our community onFacebook,LinkedInandX.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance to individuals with disabilities throughout the application & interview process. Please contactleavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.comif you need an accommodation at any time during the interview process.

Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action andEqual Opportunity Employer. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify NoticeEnglish or Spanish. Know Your Right to WorkEnglishorSpanish.

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