SOX Senior Analyst

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About the Role:

Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Business Process Senior for SOX  to join our team. In this role, you will be a key player in the Company's execution of the SOX program.  You will help manage and prioritize an evolving workload with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.  You will be expected to problem solve, collaborate, and move fast while keeping attention to detail. This role will be the key point of contact between our consultants and senior management. This position currently will report to the Director Internal Controls - SOX.

The ideal candidate is a CPA or CIA or CISA with at least 4+ years of experience with public accounting/public company. You should have experience managing a wide scope of responsibilities against competing priorities and deadlines.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in planning and execution of business process SOX compliance including risk assessment & scoping, documentation of process walkthroughs, identifying controls and key reports, testing, and reporting results.
• Manage and lead walkthroughs with External Auditors and perform SOX testing for controls, including Business Process
• Testing of business processes controls for areas such as Revenue, Commissions, and Equity etc.
• Prepare deficiency documentation and track remediation progress. Collaborate with process owners to ensure corrective action plans are in place to remediate any gaps identified with internal controls.
• Prepare reports summarizing internal control assessments for management, Audit Committee, and external auditors, track remediation through closure.
• Track SOX testing milestones and ensure timely completion of control
• Lead the efforts related to Management certification quarterly.
• Coordinate testing of key controls, track completion, monitor status and continuous follow up with the process owners
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of SOX systems to always provide accurate data and visibility to stakeholders.
• Work closely with the stakeholders (finance and system teams) and external auditors regarding any audit requirements.
• Manage internal and outsourced 3rd party resources.
• Manage the execution of all phases of the SOX 302 and 404 Compliance program, ensuring timely delivery and quality work, including managing program status, prioritization dashboards and reporting.

What You Will Bring:

• SCA, CPA or CIA or CISA with at least 3+ years of experience with public accounting/public company
• Demonstrated relevant experience in a SOX 404 and/or internal audit role.
• AuditBoard experience will be preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and business process best practices
• Have strong project management skills and the ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills that help facilitate interactions with business partners and communication of key status points
• Advanced understanding of financial and business processes and the risks surrounding those processes
• Strong command of written, verbal and presentation and research skills

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