Location: Onsite listed in the job posting.
Summary
To ensure company adherence to the regulatory requirements outlined in The Sarbanes Oxley Act (Sections 302, 906 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; SEC Rules 13a-14 and 13a-15); the FDIC Improvement Act of 1991; and Item 308 of Regulation S-K. Duties include but are not limited to assisting the business with developing, implementing, and overseeing internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and SOX compliance.
Job Description/Function:
Ensure company adherence to the regulatory requirements outlined in SOX Sections 302, 906 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; SEC Rules 13a-14 and 13a-15; the FDIC Improvement Act of 1991; and Item 308 of Regulation S-K.
Maintain documentation of internal controls for financial accounting and reporting processes
Perform scoping requirements for annual testing and compliance and collaborate with both Internal and External Audit teams to align and finalize in-scope areas/controls.
- Coordinate with Business Owners and Control Owners to ensure that internal controls over financial reporting are effectively designed and sufficiently documented within the Company’s SOX documentation and required disclosures
Participate in quarterly SOX governance and certification processes
Work with management/business lines to ensure controls and process documentation is current, making and/or developing revisions when necessary
Involvement in business process changes to determine effects on SOX Compliance Program
Coordinate with internal and external auditors on internal controls design, testing and issues resolution
Work with management and control owners on control remediation efforts to address open issues and deficiencies noted by the audit teams and report results and readiness for testing
- Assist with business process walkthroughs and documents business process narratives and/or business process flow
- Proactively identify emerging business and technical risks, issues, and developments in a timely manner for action and incorporation into the SOX compliance program documentation
- Assist in training to Business Owners and Control Owners with respect to internal controls and SOX compliance
Other duties and special projects as requested
Skill Requirements:
- CPA/Internal Audit/SOX Compliance experience a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business from an accredited university-Required
- Understanding of Accounting and Financial Reporting Processes
- Familiar with COSO 2013 Framework
- Strong written and oral communication Skills
- Sense of urgency with ability to complete tasks within designated timeframes
- Ability to work productively in a team as well as independently
- 3-7 years of relevant experience
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business from an accredited university
- Understanding of accounting and financial reporting processes
- Familiarity with the COSO 2013 Framework
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to complete tasks within designated timeframes
- Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team
- 3-7 years of relevant experience
- CPA, internal audit, or SOX compliance experience
First Horizon Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First Horizon Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by First Horizon Bank.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 6% of pre-tax income, alongside FSA/HSA options and a defined benefit pension plan. Stock purchase and equity programs (including options and RSUs) also add to longer-term wealth-building opportunities for eligible employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is available for childbirth, adoption, foster parenting, or surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement is included in the package. These family-building benefits broaden support beyond traditional maternity/paternity leave structures.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support includes an internal wellness program, an employee assistance program, and access to a digital wellness platform. Group life insurance and disability coverage (including no-cost options) strengthen financial protection and day-to-day support.
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What We Do
When we opened our doors in 1864 on North Court Street in Memphis, we had a simple mission: to provide the best service to our customers, one opportunity at a time. In the 150 years that followed, our communities transformed and expanded. We’ve seen our business and banking in general grow and adapt to the changing needs of customers through the years. But one thing that will always remain constant is our commitment to financial integrity and to helping our customers take good care of their money.
