Director of SOX Compliance

Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust•Alexandria, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of SOX Compliance is responsible for overseeing, administering, and continuously improving the Bank’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program in accordance with SOX Sections 404(a) and 404(b). This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Operations, Risk Management, and Internal Audit to ensure the design, implementation, testing, remediation, and certification of effective internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) for a publicly traded commercial bank.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, ICFR concepts, and COSO framework.
Working knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and PCAOB auditing standards.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document technical matters and present to senior management.
Strong judgment, professional integrity, and commitment to high ethical standards.
Advanced proficiency with control documentation tools, spreadsheets, and enterprise financial systems.
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive experience in public accounting, internal audit, SOX compliance, or financial controls within a public company or regulated financial institution.
Demonstrated experience managing SOX 404(a) and 404(b) compliance programs for a publicly traded company.
Experience working with external auditors and senior management in a highly regulated environment, preferably within banking or financial services.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and administer the Bank’s SOX 404(a) and 404(b) compliance program, including annual scoping, risk assessment, and control rationalization.
Own the documentation, evaluation, and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring alignment with the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework.
Coordinate and oversee management testing of SOX controls, including walkthroughs, design effectiveness, and operating effectiveness testing.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors on SOX-related matters, including audit planning, testing approach, deficiency evaluation, and remediation validation.
Identify, evaluate, and document control deficiencies; partner with control owners to develop, track, and validate timely remediation plans.
Prepare SOX-related reporting and certifications in support of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including management’s report on internal control over financial reporting.
Provide advisory support to business and process owners on control design considerations for new products, systems implementations, regulatory changes, and process enhancements.
Monitor changes in SOX, SEC, PCAOB, and COSO guidance and assess impacts to the Bank’s ICFR framework.
Promote a strong internal control culture by delivering training, guidance, and ongoing education to control owners and management.
Support internal and external audits beyond SOX, as requested, related to financial reporting controls and governance.
Assist in responding to regulatory examinations as they relate to ICFR, SOX compliance, and financial reporting governance.
Participate in enterprise-wide initiatives, system conversions, and finance transformation projects to ensure appropriate control integration.
Other duties as assigned.