VP, Audit - Sr. Manager SOX Testing

Job Description:

Role Summary / Purpose:

The VP, Audit - Sr. Manager SOX Testing is responsible for coordinating, reporting, and supervising testing of internal controls over financial reporting on behalf of management to support Synchrony’s SOX requirements.  The role will assist the Senior Audit Manager – Finance, SOX, and Supplier, in leading the team tasked with testing the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.  Additionally, this role may be required to assist the Internal Audit function with the completion of its annual audit plan. 

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop team members in their day-to-day SOX testing activities. 

• Manage the schedule for SOX control testing activities to help ensure on-time completion.

• Review and approve SOX testing workpapers and work with leadership to improve workpaper templates.

• Coordinate with key stakeholders, including internal audit leadership, the SOX program management office, external audit, business process owners, and control owners.

• Develop initiatives to improve testing efficiency through the use of data analytics, testing automation, and optimal use of the enterprise GRC tool.

• Oversee and maintain SOX testing and reporting methods.

• Communicate deficiencies to business process stakeholders, SOX program management office, and others as needed.

• Provide reporting on progress and results.

• Act as Internal Audit department subject matter expert for SOX testing and enterprise GRC tool. 

• Maintain Internal Audit and control testing competency through ongoing professional development.

• Oversee the career and professional development of direct reports.

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, or an equivalent related field and 5+ years combined risk management, consulting, internal audit, public accounting, or relevant banking industry experience; in lieu of a degree 10+ years combined risk management, consulting, internal audit, public accounting, or relevant banking industry experience

• 5+ years' experience in operational quality control, compliance, audit, or other assurance testing

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, advanced spreadsheet, flowcharting, data analytics, and visualization tools (ex: SAS, Tableau).

• Currently holds, or is actively pursuing, a CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant professional designation.

• Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

Desired Characteristics:

• 10 years relevant experience

• Knowledge or experience with Financial Reporting and related aspects of control frameworks (e.g. COSO, and SOX).

• Demonstrated experience in coaching, developing, and managing the performance of geographically dispersed teams/employees.

• Knowledge of financial and regulatory reporting processes and related requirements.

• Experience with and understanding of emerging technologies in financial reporting, banking, and finance.

• Experience improving control testing efficiency through analytics and automation.

• Team leadership, development, and coaching capability.

• Big four accounting or audit experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of auditing standards and practices.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Strong interpersonal, and relationship skills.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Excellent project management and delivery skills.

Grade/Level: 12

The salary range for this position is 110,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.   Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

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