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Locations: NYC, Norwalk CT

Working Environment: Hybrid

Your Team's Impact

The Associate Director of IT SOX Compliance is responsible for ensuring the organization's information technology controls are designed and operate effectively. This involves evaluating, testing, and documenting IT controls related to financial reporting.

You will play a crucial role in maintaining the organization's financial integrity and public trust. Staying updated with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices to ensure the company's continuous compliance with SOX and other relevant regulations. This is a Hybrid role, located in NYC or Norwalk, CT.

What You'll Do

• Internal Controls: Evaluate, test, and document IT controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX requirements. Conduct walkthroughs and testing of IT general controls, including change management, access controls, computer operations, and program development. Identify control weaknesses and provide recommendations for their remediation.
• Risk Assessment: Assist in the identification and evaluation of IT risks related to financial reporting. Document these risks and collaborate with relevant teams to address them.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Finance, and Audit teams to ensure IT systems and processes meet regulatory standards, reduce risk, and maintain operational effectiveness.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed work papers that clearly describe the work performed, test results, and conclusions drawn.
• Training: Provide training and guidance to IT and business teams regarding SOX compliance, internal controls, and best practices.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on the status of SOX compliance, including details of control deficiencies and remediation plans.
• Audit Support: Develop and improve processes to gain efficiencies and reduce third party audit fees.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Accounting, or a related field
• 10 + years of experience in IT audit, IT SOX compliance, or a related role in a public accounting firm or internal audit function
• Experience within a corporate environment
• In-depth understanding of IT general controls and SOX requirements
• Proficiency in using audit documentation tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (3 days a week) from an office in NYC or Norwalk, CT

Desired Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems like Workday, SAP or Oracle.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar certification
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

The budgeted amount range for this position in the State of Connecticut and NYC is $141,000 - $177,000

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.

Learn more about our benefits here.

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.