AVP, IT SOX Manager

Synchrony Find great deals, promotional offers, credit cards, savings products, payment solutions, and more. See how Synchrony can help you today! The AVP, IT SOX Manager is a key member of a high-performing team responsible for providing assurance and insights over the IT control environment related to the financial reporting processes. As a member of the Internal Audit Department and the Internal SOX testing Team, the position will be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of IT control testing, as well as coordination with Internal Audit, External Audit, and the SOX Program Management Office. 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. Key Responsibilities Provide assurance by developing and executing IT General Control and IT application control testing. Provide effective challenge to the business regarding the assessment of risks and controls within the IT function. Assist and support the Senior Manager in building the IT SOX testing program. Coordinate with external auditors to align testing efforts and develop testing workpapers that meet audit standards. Communicate test results to stakeholders, process owners, and external auditors. Create high-quality deliverables that adhere to departmental and professional standards while ensuring walkthroughs and testing are completed timely and within budget. Document any exceptions/findings that are noted as part of design and testing phases. Provide interpretation, guidance, and insights to process owners regarding key risks and controls within the IT function. Perform issue validation and close audit findings. Assist with conducting annual risk assessments to determine significant IT systems, platforms, and applications in scope for SOX testing. Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Administration or an equivalent area of focus with minimum 4+ years of overall experience, or in lieu of a degree minimum 6+ years of overall experience. Minimum 4+ years of experience working in IT SOX audit or in industry with SOX 404 regulatory requirements specific to the IT audit environment. Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 and control framework (COSO, COBIT) and auditing standards. Strong technical IT auditing skills and ability to understand a complex environment with a large quantity of in-scope applications and various technology platforms. Testing and other Assurance functions specific to IT audit/control testing. Desired Characteristics 5+ years in Financial Services industry, with IT Audit focus. Familiarity with Data Science or analytics tools and techniques, such as ACL, SAS, Python, etc. Comprehensive understanding of a wide variety of technologies and systems, such as Windows, Linux, Oracle, SQL Server. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Relevant industry certifications - CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CGEIT. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various levels of stakeholders. Proven effective time and project management skills by managing and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to assess a situation/process and identify potential issues or risks and communicate observations to management. Independent thinker with critical thinking skills to present solutions to the management team. Strong organization and interpersonal skills. Strong ability to prioritize projects and track progress of action plans. Grade/Level: 10 The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 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. 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 make Synchrony truly a great place to work. 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Created: 2025-03-01