Senior SOX Analyst

SOX Senior Analyst

The SOX Senior Analyst supports the Northwest Bank's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance program that ensures the organization maintains effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This role requires a strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), financial reporting risks, and regulatory expectations, particularly within the banking sector. The SOX Senior analyst is responsible for risk assessments, preparing process documentation, control testing, and tracking issue remediation plans.

Essential Functions :

• Lead and execute walkthroughs with business process owners to document end-to-end processes, identify key risks, and assess control design
• Perform annual and ongoing SOX risk assessments, including scoping, risk ranking, and control mapping
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of manual, automated, and IT-dependent controls
• Identify, document, and assess control deficiencies; determine root causes, assess impact, and partner with stakeholders to develop and track remediation plans
• Maintain and update SOX documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, risk / control matrices (RCMs), and testing attributes
• Support quarterly and annual SOX certifications and sub-certifications, including gathering and reporting results
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support reliance strategies, walkthroughs, test reviews, and ensure alignment on findings and remediation
• Ensure the efficient flow of information and documentation to auditors and other stakeholders
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management in a clear and timely manner and assist in the development of action plans
• Track and report on SOX metrics, control deficiencies, and remediation progress
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership, audit committee, and regulators
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives across the SOX program
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with several internal and external stakeholders

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Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.