Senior SOX Analyst, IT Controls

As a member of the C3 AI Finance - SOX team, you will have the opportunity to learn and understand systems and processes. This role reports to the SOX and Financial Systems Director and will be responsible for driving and performing testing of the SOX program. You will work closely with our external auditors, and other members of the organization to complete our SOX program on a timely basis.

This role plays a key role in driving a control conscious, SOX compliant organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in the transformation of the SOX team and play a critical role in the development and enhancement of the SOX program.

Given our on-site working environment, candidates must be able to work from our office in Redwood City, California

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in the planning, scoping, risk assessment, execution, documentation, and concluding of all IT General Control and IT Application Control testing related to IT SOX.
• Responsible for identifying and assisting in documenting existing controls, implementing and documenting new internal controls, and establishing an internal monitoring function to audit the company’s compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare clear and concise testing documentation in accordance with team methodologies and ensure the work performed supports conclusions drawn.
• Identify mitigating controls and procedures to effectively mitigate deficiencies.
• Assist management with remediation plan development, execution, tracking and support for control owners.
• Reduce redundant testing, anticipate future team needs, and continue the adoption of newer audit techniques to streamline the process.
• Provide guidance to IT and business stakeholders and identify and share best practices among the team and internal stakeholders.
• Lead end to end walkthroughs to identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage and/or contribute to special projects both on-going and recurring as needed, in an effective and efficient manner.
• Serve as a contact for the external auditors and will assist in coordinating SOX efforts between the SOX department, SOX stakeholders and external audit.

Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of progressive experience with auditing and SOX IT controls testing. Big 4 experience preferred.
• CISA, CIA or other professional certifications in a related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with SaaS solutions (NetSuite etc.) is required and internally developed software is a plus.
• Comprehension of internal auditing standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO and risk-assessment practices across a variety of applications and infrastructures.
• Ability to operate when requirements are not clear and to identify solutions to problems.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of IT general controls, application controls and key reports testing.
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts and terms to non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of Information Security.
• Understanding of software development process stages and key activities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.