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Job Purpose and Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of IT Application Controls for the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Audit, the Senior Analyst will be a key member of the SOX Audit team and will participate in the evaluation of IT application controls (i.e., automated business controls). This role is responsible for assessing the design and operating effectiveness of ITACs across business segments and partners closely with various SOX teams across the Enterprise. The position assists with the annual planning process and supervises the execution of SOX testing. This role will be responsible for continually evaluating and recommending operational and process improvements to our financial compliance processes, and the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s key control structure. Also, the role will have opportunities to collaborate on cross-functional project teams providing value in support of CVS Health achieving its transformational goals.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Audit Execution
- Assess application controls and security configurations across the Enterprise
- Perform data integrity and system interface reviews
- Review the process documentation obtained during the walkthroughs and determining the nature, timing and extent of audit procedures needed
- Work with the external auditors and regulatory bodies, as needed
- Execute testing and create work paper documentation
- Interacts with various levels of Internal Audit and technology and digital line management to resolve issues in a timely manner and to maintain effective communications
- Demonstrates a commitment to integrity and the company code of conduct, and a respect for diversity and inclusion
- Ensure high-quality workpapers: clear test objective, criteria, procedures, evidence, and conclusions.
- Develop test plans for ITACs (e.g., configuration parameters, automated 3-way match, approval workflows, tolerance/thresholds, system-enforced segregation, data validations, exception handling).
- Test IPE (Information Produced by the Entity) for IT Automated Key Reports: validate report logic, parameters, source, completeness & accuracy (C&A) and retention.
- Evaluate interfaces/integrations (e.g., file transfer completeness, error handling, reconciliation).
- Execute operating effectiveness testing, including sample selection, re-performance, inspection, and inquiry, in accordance with entity methodology.
Required Qualifications and Functions:
- 2+ years prior experience in IT Audit, Automated Controls Assessment, Risk Assessment, or Risk Consulting
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Must be willing to work 8:00am-5:00pm EDT or CDT.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional designations such as CISA, CPA, CIA, etc., or measured progress in achieving such designations
- Demonstrate a base-level understanding of IT related application controls, related technologies and deployment strategies and how automated business controls function within these technologies and in broader business processes.
- Understanding of cloud environments and data classification and protection concepts
- Understanding of key IT concepts and processes - including applications and infrastructure, change control, access management, job scheduling, data privacy, and IT risk assessment, automated control environments, cybersecurity best practices, Cloud security controls etc.
- Demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate with both members of the business and IT, bridging gaps in understanding between the groups
- Practical knowledge of processes, risks, and internal controls
- Prior audit experience including technical report writing desirable
- Strong analytical, deductive, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Good teamwork and collaboration skills
- Solid meeting management and oral/written communication skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, etc. OR equivalent experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $112,200.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
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We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
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Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in IT audit, automated controls assessment, risk assessment, or risk consulting
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Willingness to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT or CDT
- Professional designation such as CISA, CPA, or CIA, or measurable progress toward one
- Understanding of IT application controls, automated business controls, and related technologies
- Understanding of cloud environments and data classification and protection concepts
- Understanding of applications, infrastructure, change control, access management, job scheduling, data privacy, IT risk assessment, automated control environments, and cloud security controls
- Ability to communicate effectively with business and IT stakeholders
- Practical knowledge of processes, risks, and internal controls
- Prior audit experience, including technical report writing
- Strong analytical, deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Strong teamwork, collaboration, meeting management, and oral and written communication skills
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA-eligible options, free preventive care, virtual care, and access to MinuteClinic services. Mental-health resources such as counseling support are emphasized, and coverage is often considered solid for full-time colleagues.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% after one year and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently highlighted in Total Rewards materials. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a meaningful strength within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include up to 20 no-cost counseling sessions per issue, backup care, tuition assistance, and substantial in-store discounts, alongside broader wellness tools. These everyday perks expand value beyond base pay and can be especially meaningful for full-time schedules.
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