Manager, IT Controls and Compliance

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a seasoned IT Controls and Compliance expert ready to make a significant impact at the heart of our External Financial Reporting Team, ensuring the integrity of our technology controls and fortifying our SOX framework.
This isn't just about maintaining compliance; it's about being a strategic partner and thought leader during a period of technology transformation. You'll be the primary liaison for internal and external auditors, guiding control owners through complex issues, and proactively identifying and addressing control deficiencies.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain the complete listing of ITGCS and application controls within the Equifax SOX control framework

• Key point person for Internal and External auditors to facilitate their walkthrough and testing of technology controls.

• Support control owners by working with them to navigate potential audit issues as they arise 

• Meet regularly with EY, IA and the control owners to discuss control deficiencies identified and remediation efforts

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the business strategy, key objectives, success factors and related risks to Equifax

• Provide thought leadership for implementing new application controls as a result of technology transformation efforts.  Help control owners think through how best to support changes in our IT control environment as a result of transformation for auditing purposes

• Quarterly present the Summary of control deficiencies along with planned remediation steps to the Chief Accounting Officer

• Quarterly review and assess IT internal audit reports for SOX impacts.  Provide documentation to EY to support their audit

Experience You'll Need:

• In-depth understanding of internal controls and audit principles along with their importance to the overall control environment

• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

• Strong technical and data analytical skills and ability to interpret complex information and adapt as needed.

• Knowledge and experience with IT audit principles and standards, emerging technology, IT operations, system development, project management and ERP systems

• Experience working effectively as a team player

• Excellent communication skills including experience interacting effectively with all levels of management and quickly building strong relationships with key contacts

• Must be an effective decision maker as this role requires some discretion in developing and implementing key decisions on diverse and complex issues

• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience needed to operate independently with limited guidance and oversight

What Will Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree required in either Accounting or Information Systems or other relevant field. An advanced degree is a plus.

• 5 to 7 years of experience.

• Big 4 audit or advisory experience preferred.

• CISA, CISM, CISSP, CPA or other related equivalent certifications preferred.

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We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

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