SOX Advisor Senior ( ICFR ) at United Services Automobile Association in San Antonio, TX

Purpose of Job

We are seeking talented SOX Senior Advisors (ICFR) to support our growing teams that partner with IT, Shared Services and Governance. The new hires can work in any of the following work locations: Remote, San Antonio, Plano, Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Tampa, Chesapeake

The SOX/ICFR (Internal Controls Financial Reporting) Senior guides and facilitates cross-functional teams in planning and executing Internal Controls Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework including across USAA Insurance, Banking, Investing and Real Estate lines of businesses and functional areas. Applies advanced functional knowledge and forward-thinking to gather data, assess risks and makes recommendations to solve current and long-term matters.

Job Requirements

About USAA

USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.

In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply.

Tasks:

Guides and facilitates cross-functional teams in planning and executing Internal Controls Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework including control identification, evaluation of design, test of control, related issues, root-cause and remediation across USAA Insurance, Banking, Investing and Real Estate lines of businesses and functional areas .

Applies advanced functional knowledge to lead risk assessment, control selection, testing, evaluation of results and annual attestation processes.

Gathers data and valued business partner, providing informed, proactive ICFR guidance, coaching and analysis with fact-based, holistic and forward-thinking perspectives.

Routinely interacts with senior management becoming their trusted advisor on ICFR issues; makes recommendations to solve current and long-term matters.

Applies advanced functional knowledge of ICFR business processes, applications, products, services and related financial statements to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Serves as a resource to team members on escalated issues of a complex nature.

Teaches others about ICFR, ensuring knowledge transfer to less experienced team members; reviews the work of other, less experienced team members.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or a related field.

4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

6 or more years experience in Internal Control Financial Reporting (ICFR), financial accounting and controls and/or auditing work experience OR 4 or more years of recent progressive ICFR controls experience at a Big Four public accounting firm.

4 or more years of progressive related experience developing, influencing and delivering results in a complex ICFR matrix environment.

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses.

Preferred Skills:

Financial services industry experience

CPA designation

ICFR and/or SOX experience at a Big Four public accounting firm and/or a public company

Program/project management experience

MBA or advanced degree

Knowledge of banking and/or insurance laws and regulations