IT Internal Controls Analyst

AgWest Farm Credit • Rocklin, CA

1d • $72,600 - $163,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative providing financing and related services to various agricultural and rural clients across seven western states. As part of the Farm Credit System, AgWest is dedicated to supporting the growth of agriculture and rural communities. The organization is seeking an IT Internal Controls Analyst II or III to join its Operations department. This full-time role, based in Spokane, Washington, or Rocklin, California, reports to the Senior Internal Controls Analyst. The position involves providing expertise to design and maintain effective IT controls supporting financial, operational, and regulatory requirements, as well as managing administrative aspects of the ICFR Program, including risk assessment, scoping, documentation, deficiency assessment, tracking, reporting, and audit coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Generally, requires three to five years' progressively responsible experience as an IT Internal Controls Analyst, IT Auditor, or similar role related to internal/external audit practices, preferably supporting financial institution operations.
• Advanced understanding of internal controls concepts including the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) internal control framework and the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) act.
• Advanced knowledge of IT management practices and processes, IT risks, and SOC1/SOC2 reports with proven experience identifying and evaluating complex business and technology processes to develop internal controls that mitigate IT risks in alignment with organizational risk appetite.
• Ability to evaluate cross-functional dependencies, including upstream and downstream impacts.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and ability to structure and solve complex problems.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and manage multiple assignments with competing timelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees will not be sponsored for work authorization, including but not limited to H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or STEM.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and risk assessment principles.
• Understanding of project management concepts and experience supporting complex or enterprise-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Annual and ongoing scoping of IT applications, key reports, and application controls for the ICFR Program.
• Document risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts.
• Process quarterly ICFR Program certification activities.
• Coordinate with control owners to lead walkthroughs for internal and external audit.
• Review and document findings as part of the annual SOC-1 review process.
• Assess, document, and track control deficiencies throughout the annual audit cycle, including coordination with management and audit on remediation actions.
• Act as a liaison within the organization with other teams and external auditors on ICFR Program related items.
• Manage and prepare various required ICFR Program reporting deliverables for internal and external parties.
• Prepare and provide training to various audiences on Internal Controls and ICFR Program compliance objectives and activities.
• Contribute to efforts aimed at improving process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with control owners to review ICFR documentation and identify areas for control enhancements or documentation improvements.
• Participate in business initiatives to identify risks and consult on controls for newly implemented processes and applications.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.
• Workplace flexibility after an initial in-office training period.
• A one-time home office stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level