SOX Compliance Quality and Training Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions • Reno, NV

264d • $73,539 - $80,800

About The Position

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, and we are looking to add an experienced and detail-oriented SOX Compliance Training and Quality Manager to lead and manage our organization's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and internal control framework to our team in Reno, NV. If you are eager to learn continuously and stay updated on industry trends and new technologies, this is your opportunity! This role will ensure operational excellence in control design, testing and remediation, while also implementing training and enhancing quality assurance processes across key compliance activities. This position will be located in Reno, NV with 100% in office requirement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of Experience in SOX compliance, Internal Audit, or related risk management roles
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading training and/or quality teams preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication Skills with the ability to facilitate trainings as well as deliver targeted error feedback
• Solid understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements and COSO Internal Control Framework
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills working with all levels of management and client facing roles
• Experience working as a third party vendor in the outsourcing industry in an ever changing environment
• Proven experience in training facilitation while being a Subject Matter Expert in SOX compliance
• Experience in coordinating the activities of the entire Training department, working with QA teams to continually refine training material
• Focused to seek out ways to improve processes

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's SOX compliance program, including risk assessment, control, design, walkthroughs, and testing
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and 3rd party auditor to ensure appropriate internal controls are crafted and operating effectively
• Lead all aspects of the documentation, evaluation and remediation of control deficiencies and process improvements
• Act as a liaison with external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requests in line with contractual obligations
• Continuously improve processes by leveraging automation, analytics and industry best practices
• Assess current testing needs and schedules to determine staffing needs for effectively conducting the training classes required
• Understand and assimilate information to accurately respond by providing data driven responses to needs and concerns both internally and for the client

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree