Associate Director, IT SOX Compliance

Locations: NYC, Norwalk CT

Working Environment: Hybrid

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 180,000 investment professionals around the globe. We stay ahead of global market trends, power robust company and industry research, and provide comprehensive data with our market-leading solutions.

We believe today’s talent powers tomorrow’s innovations. As a globally inclusive community, we bring our whole selves to work, and encourage employees to join in, be heard, contribute, and grow. Our work environment fosters diversity, engagement, and productivity because we know that great ideas can come from anyone, at any time.

Your Team's Impact

The Associate Director of IT SOX Compliance is responsible for ensuring the organization's information technology controls are designed and operate effectively. This involves evaluating, testing, and documenting IT controls related to financial reporting.  The IT SOX Compliance Associate Director plays a crucial role in maintaining the organization's financial integrity and public trust. They must stay updated with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices to ensure the company's continuous compliance with SOX and other relevant regulations. This is a Hybrid role, located in NYC or Norwalk, CT.

What You'll Do

• Internal Controls: Evaluate, test, and document IT controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX requirements. Conduct walkthroughs and testing of IT general controls, including change management, access controls, computer operations, and program development.  Identify control weaknesses and provide recommendations for their remediation.
• Risk Assessment: Assist in the identification and evaluation of IT risks related to financial reporting. Document these risks and collaborate with relevant teams to address them.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Finance, and Audit teams to ensure IT systems and processes meet regulatory standards, reduce risk, and maintain operational effectiveness.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed work papers that clearly describe the work performed, test results, and conclusions drawn.
• Training: Provide training and guidance to IT and business teams regarding SOX compliance, internal controls, and best practices.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on the status of SOX compliance, including details of control deficiencies and remediation plans.
• Audit Support: Develop and improve processes to gain efficiencies and reduce third party audit fees.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Accounting, or a related field
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar certification preferred
• 10 to 12 years of experience in IT audit, IT SOX compliance, or a related role in a public accounting firm or internal audit function
• In-depth understanding of IT general controls and SOX requirements
• Proficiency in using audit documentation tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from an office in NYC or Norwalk, CT

Desired Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems like Workday, SAP or Oracle.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

The budgeted amount range for this position in the State of Connecticut and NYC is $141,000 - $177,000

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• Contributing to a firm with over 40 years of consecutive growth, named a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor and led by a top-rated CEO Talent Champion.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and companywide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism, sustainability, and inclusivity, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression plans with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Employee-led Business Resource Groups that align with our DE&I strategy and are wholly supported by Executive Management.

Learn more about our benefits here.

At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify

FactSet is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity