Senior IT Compliance Manager

Rocket Mortgage•Detroit, MI

About The Position

As the Senior IT SOX Compliance Manager, you'll assume a lead role in performing comprehensive reviews of IT processes, ensuring robust controls and procedures. This individual is instrumental in executing and refining the SOX program, providing strategic recommendations to enhance processes/controls and optimize documentation to meet stringent SOX requirements. The Senior IT SOX Compliance Manager builds and develops strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including operating as the primary contact for external auditors. About the role Spearhead the establishment and execution of the IT SOX team and play a critical role in the refinement and optimization of the IT SOX program Conduct a thorough review of the existing SOX program scope and identify opportunities for control rationalization, enhancement and strategic testing approach changes Maintain a high level of visibility across the organization, interacting with various levels of leadership up to and including executive leadership Act as the primary point of contact for critical communication and coordination efforts, both internally and with external auditors Effectively manage communications with key partners, including articulating SOX objectives/requirements and facilitating meaningful discussions on the controls Oversee and review SOX testing for key general IT controls (GITCs/ITGCs), IT application controls (ITACs) and key reports (IPEs) Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, including aligning on expectations to ensure meticulous documentation and testing compliance within industry standards Oversee, review and elevate the work completed by external contractors Foster a collaborative and high-performing team-orientated culture on the team Conduct in-depth research and assessment of identified deficiencies and collaborate with leadership to devise and implement strategic solutions Oversee and follow up on remediation activities to ensure effective resolution Facilitate and lead strategic planning, risk assessment and scoping activities for IT processes

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, business administration, finance or another related field
Prior experience working in public accounting or SOX experience
Advanced IT background (Windows, UNIX, SQL server, Oracle databases, etc.)

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience in accounting, internal audit, internal controls or another related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Extensive experience in SOX requirements, COSO framework, PCAOB auditing standards and internal controls
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills including time and project management
Exceptional analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet stringent deadlines
Ability to lead and mentor teams

Responsibilities

Spearhead the establishment and execution of the IT SOX team and play a critical role in the refinement and optimization of the IT SOX program
Conduct a thorough review of the existing SOX program scope and identify opportunities for control rationalization, enhancement and strategic testing approach changes
Maintain a high level of visibility across the organization, interacting with various levels of leadership up to and including executive leadership
Act as the primary point of contact for critical communication and coordination efforts, both internally and with external auditors
Effectively manage communications with key partners, including articulating SOX objectives/requirements and facilitating meaningful discussions on the controls
Oversee and review SOX testing for key general IT controls (GITCs/ITGCs), IT application controls (ITACs) and key reports (IPEs)
Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, including aligning on expectations to ensure meticulous documentation and testing compliance within industry standards
Oversee, review and elevate the work completed by external contractors
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team-orientated culture on the team
Conduct in-depth research and assessment of identified deficiencies and collaborate with leadership to devise and implement strategic solutions
Oversee and follow up on remediation activities to ensure effective resolution
Facilitate and lead strategic planning, risk assessment and scoping activities for IT processes