Senior IT SOX Compliance Analyst

Arthur J. Gallagher • Rolling Meadows, IL

95d

About The Position

Welcome to Gallagher - a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself. The Senior IT SOX Compliance Analyst will report to the IT SOX Compliance Manager of Global Financial Close & Controls. The team is responsible for the Corporation’s global internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) that includes annual scoping and risk assessment, key process documentation and control identification, deficiency analysis, quarterly certifications, and management reporting. This role will support all aspects of IT SOX compliance, including risk assessment, control design and testing, remediation of control deficiencies, and communication of compliance status to senior management, ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial reporting systems within an organization by managing IT controls across all relevant applications and processes. This is an amazing opportunity to join a growing team in a position which provides varied, firsthand exposure into the entire organization, interacting frequently with control owners at all management levels across the world, as well as internal and external auditors and new merger partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration) and 5 years of related experience required.
• Requires broad knowledge of accounting practices/principles and preparation of strategic recommendations to management.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Other professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) a plus.
• 3-5+ years in an IT focused Audit and/or Internal Controls role.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, working with key partners inside and outside of the business.
• Experience in IT audit methodologies, including data analytics and risk assessment.
• Strong knowledge of SOX regulations and IT control frameworks.
• Strong commitment to ethical principles, paired with a determination to find the right solution in challenging or dynamic situations.
• Strong technical knowledge of various IT systems and applications.
• Strong communication skills and a history of collaboration across teams.
• Strong desktop skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Master's Degree (Accounting / Finance), Public Accounting experience and CPA/CIA preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive risk assessments to identify critical IT controls within the organization's financial reporting process.
• Assess the scope of SOX testing based on materiality and risk levels for IT systems and applications.
• Support M&A transactions integrating financial systems and IT internal controls within required timelines.
• Perform SOX control walkthroughs and maintain IT process documentation with information provided by process and control owners.
• Work with control owners to address control deficiencies identified during testing, ensuring timely remediation and follow-up.
• Coordinate with IT, internal audit teams and external auditors on IT SOX testing activities, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Serve as a valued control advisor on any IT SOX related issues.
• Effectively communicate IT SOX issues and requirements across varied levels of leadership and process owners to drive solutions.
• Review SOC-1 reports as they apply to systems, internal controls, and the business.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance.
• 401(K) and Roth options.
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA).
• Educational expense reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Digital mental health services (Talkspace).
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function).
• Training programs.
• Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing.
• Charitable matching gift program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree