Finance Sarbanes Oxley Program Administrator

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At Regions, the Finance Sarbanes Oxley Program Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the first line of defense of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Program. This position is dedicated to interpreting SOX standards, applying those standards to business activities, developing plans to address areas of improvement, and leading communication with internal partners and external auditors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages the documentation and testing of SOX controls in accordance with company policies and procedures

• Works with process owners to ensure that control deficiencies are identified in a timely manner

• Tracks SOX issues remediation, working with cross-divisional stakeholders

• Maintains and updates SOX documentation, including process narratives, control matrices, and test plans

• Assists with the coordination of internal and external SOX audits, including testing and documentation requests

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and provides recommendations to management

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Controllers Group, Risk, Internal Audit, and Information Technology

• Stays current on changes in regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to SOX compliance

• Provides guidance, training and support to process and control owners across the organization related to controls scoping, documentation, assessment, and issues evaluation

• Assists with special projects as needed

• May provide guidance to less experienced administrators

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in SOX, audit, or internal/risk controls

Preferences

• Master’s degree 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or related certification

• Experience with SOX scoping and testing, SOX 404/302, FDICIA, or Internal Audit

• Working knowledge of internal control concepts, including the COSO 2013 internal control framework

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to interact with regulators and evidence leadership to them

• Ability to work individually or with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Effective project management skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Process-oriented, data driven, and exceptionally well organized and detailed

• Proven ability to work effectively with virtual teams, to set realistic deadlines, and to effectively manage priorities to meet those deadlines, including regular communication and updates

• Strong understanding of common financial products and processes in consumer banking, institutional banking, corporate treasury, and various other corporate finance activities

This position coordinates quarterly certifications and control self-assessments.

This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week.  The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations.  Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.  

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Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

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Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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