Audit and Compliance Project Manager (SOX Audit) - (REMOTE)

Description

Position at eXp Realty We are one of the with 2,000+ team members utilizing our virtual office called eXp World. This role is work-from-anywhere in the Who is eXp?

Doing the audacious is part of eXp Realty’s DNA. We are a company that rewards creative minds who can offer bold solutions, where opinions matter, anything is possible and the outcome can be revolutionary.

As a global full-service real estate brokerage utilizing a 3-D, fully immersive, cloud office environment, offering 24 / 7 access to collaborative tools & training, eXp has broken the traditional mold of real estate.

We are doing big things. Come join us at eXp Realty a 7x Glassdoor Best Places to Work organization!What you will do : As an Audit and Compliance Project Manager, you will manage multiple, concurrent, company-wide projects.

These projects will be a blend of Product, Technology and Business projects. You will interact with various business units and all levels of the organization.

You will utilize your unique blend of skills to drive assigned projects to successful completion by working with and overseeing the project tasks of various cross-functional groups that contribute to the delivery of the objectives and goals.

Your goals will include ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to agreed quality standards.Lead & support complex, high quality operational, and compliance related to ITGC audits and special projects in a large multinational company that add value and deliver independent assurance / insight to Management and eXp’s Board concerning the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.

Develop and maintain adequate business acumen to fulfill Internal / external Audit responsibilities. Lead comprehensive effective risk assessments to appropriately set audit scope with focus on key areas of business risk.

Help to execute audit tests to deliver sufficient and compelling data / facts to support audit conclusion; at times responsible for oversight of testing and execution performed by other audit team members.

Communicate (both written and spoken) audit findings and related recommended actions for areas tested to Internal Audit management and external Audits, and drive alignment on these issues with Management.

Prepare written audit work papers which adequately address the nature, extent, and results of testing performed; may include oversight and quality reviews of work papers created by other audit team members.

Perform follow-up with management on timely audit action closure.In this role, your work will directly impact internal and external user’s day-to-day productivity.

You must be able to balance the desired system elegance against the needs for rapid delivery. Your focus will be :

• Assist in the idea-intake process and shepherding ideas through request processing
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects, including scope, timeline, budget & quality to achieve project milestones and goals
• Hold regular meetings with stakeholders for transparency and to communicate the status of ongoing audit projects
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution
• Effectively manage and communicate project status, risks, issues, and opportunities to stakeholders in a clear and concise fashion
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, changes and collaborate with the project team to define and execute a mitigation plan
• Understand and report on control exceptions and deficiencies.
• Identify improvement opportunities and control enhancements.
• Present results, both in written and verbal formats.
• Continuously improve and provide feedback on PMO Project processes and templates.
• Coordinate with internal, third-party vendors or customers to successfully execute milestones and project goals
• Work independently and in a team environment to maximize performance.
• Collaborate with Internal and External Audit teams to dispense evidence requests to the appropriate teams
• Gain an understanding of eXp Realty’s tech stack and how different controls apply to eXp’s unique environment
• Other Accountabilities as Assigned
• In this role, you may be required to support various functions of the business as new projects launch and the requirements of the business units change.

This role will have wide-ranging interactions across our functional and business units.

How you will grab our attention :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Administration
• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of three to four years of working within a corporate internal audit or IT compliance function or as part of a professional services firm
• 3+ years demonstrated experience in Project Management & leading cross-departmental efforts
• Experience in implementation of internal control processes and programs for IT. Proficiency in executing projects in accordance with leading practice project management principles
• Ability to document work performed in a clear and succinct manner that is sufficiently supported by audit evidence
• Experience with SOX compliance
• Knowledge of audit methods and techniques
• Knowledge of Mainframe environments
• Competence with project management tools ( Jira, Confluence, MS Project)
• Understanding of agile development methodologies
• Strong technical background
• Strong interpersonal skills working with business and technical teams
• Strong organizational and process management skills
• Conflict resolution experience
• Able to set and manage priorities
• Ability to quickly come up to speed in dynamic, changing environments, including when you join a project midstream
• Friendly and helpful demeanor
• Experience with web applications and mobile applications
• World-class facilitation and communication skills

If you think you’d make a great match for this position but don’t meet all the requirements, we would still encourage you to apply!What eXp Realty Provides :

• Fully remote environment
• Flexible Time Off
• 401k with 4% match (immediate vesting)
• Robust Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
• Company provided equipment
• Monthly Technology Stipend
• FSA & HSA with employer contributions
• Health & Wellness incentives
• 100% Paid Parental Leave

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.

As such, eXp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.