CoStar Group

SOX & Internal Controls Compliance IT Manager, CoStar Group - Arlington, VA

CoStar Group$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 7-8+ years of IT risk management and internal controls experience.
  • Preferred certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISSP.
  • Expertise in SOX compliance and PCAOB requirements, including SOX 404 and COSO framework.
  • Understanding of ITGCs, application controls, and emerging technology risks.

Responsibilities

  • Support SOX compliance and internal controls assessments.
  • Conduct risk assessments and document technology processes.
  • Evaluate IT controls for design and operational effectiveness.
  • Execute testing to validate controls and assess deficiencies.
  • Collaborate with IT to align financial systems governance with cybersecurity standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions.
  • 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Access to mental health counseling services.
  • On-site fitness center or reimbursed fitness membership costs.
Full Job Description
SOX & Internal Controls Compliance IT Manager, CoStar Group - Arlington, VA Job Description Role Overview: SOX & Internal Controls Compliance IT Manager Arlington, VA | In office, Monday-Friday Responsibilities • Support Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) compliance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management (“ERM”) assessments. • Assist with implementing the SOX compliance programs, including, but not limited to the following activities: • Conducting risk assessments and system scoping • Conducting walkthroughs and documenting end-to-end technology processes, identifying risks and key controls, using narratives • Documenting and assessing the design and effectiveness of key IT general controls (“ITGC”) and IT application controls (“ITAC”) • Executing testing to validate the operating effectiveness of controls • Evaluating controls deficiencies to determine impact and significance • Identifying and implementing effective and efficient plans to remediate control deficiencies • Summarizing and documenting results of work performed including management reporting • Execute internal controls and IT risk management activities to support our risk management initiatives. • Ensure robust IT General Controls over: Logical access management Role-based security and segregation of duties Change management System interfaces and data integrity Configuration controls • Oversee periodic user access reviews and segregation of duties analyses. • Coordinate with IT and Information Security to align financial systems governance with enterprise cybersecurity standards. • Assesstechnology risks and internal control solutions associated with ERP, SaaS, IT infrastructure and cloud platforms. • Create and deliver presentations on technical concepts, project work plans, delivery approach, milestones, and results tokeystakeholders. • Deliver efficient and effective approaches to implement and assess risks relating to information security and change management. • Implementdata analytics to enhance approaches to internal control assessments. • Workeffectively across different groups within thecompany(technology, accounting, finance, operations. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degreerequired in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related fieldfrom an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university. • A track recordof commitment to prior employers. • 7-8+ years of professional services experience with applicable IT risk management and internal controls experience. • One or more of the following risk related certifications is preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISSP. • Track record of technical expertise with SOX, IT risk management and internal controls assessments. • Deep knowledge of SOX compliance and PCAOB requirements: SOX 404 and COSO framework IT General Controls (ITGCs) Segregation of duties architecture ERP and financial systems governance • Experience implementing and assessing controls over highly automated business processes. • Knowledge of emerging technology risks, including cloud computing, agiledevelopment, cybersecurity, and privacy. • Knowledge of best practices for authentication, authorization and change management. • Ability to manage and prioritize assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to assess complex IT risks and identify appropriate control enhancements. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Experience in a publicly traded company ($1B+ revenue)or Big 4 experiencerequired. Preferred Qualifications • 7-8+ years of experience in IT auditing, or IT compliance or IT risk management, preferably within a large organization or a public accounting firm. • Knowledge and application of IT controls and governance frameworks such as SOC 1/2, COBIT, NIST (CSF, 800-53, and 800-171), ITIL, ISO 27001/2, and best practices. • Experience on ERP applications such as Oracle Cloud. • Proven experience in executing technology audits, including evaluating IT general controls, application controls, and data integrity. • Global, multi-entity experience preferred. What's in it for you? Ifyou area driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStarGroupoffers the ideal opportunity.Be part of a best-in-class companywith strong year-over-year growththat invests inyour success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow. When you join CoStar Group,youexperience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests inyour professionaland academic growth with internal trainingandtuition reimbursement. Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): • Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug • Life, legal, and supplementary insurance • Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family • Commuter and parking benefits • 401(K) retirementplanwith matching contributions • Employee stock purchase plan • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) • Access to CoStar Group92s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups • Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks Sponsorship We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply.However, please note that CoStar Groupis not able toprovide visa sponsorship for this position. #LI-KC3

About CoStar Group

CoStar Group is a provider of information, analytics and marketing services to the commercial property industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain. Founded in 1987 by Andrew C. Florance, the company has grown to include online database CoStar and many online marketplaces, including Apartments.com, LoopNet, Lands of America, and BizBuySell. CoStar Group was founded in 1987 by Andrew C. Florance in Washington, D.C. In 1998, the company became a public company via an initial public offering on the NASDAQ, raising $22.5 million. In 2004, CoStar Group, Inc. v. LoopNet, Inc. became a landmark case in copyright law. In October 2009, the company acquired a building in Washington, D.C., now its headquarters, from the Mortgage Bankers Association for $41.3 million. The building had sold 2 years earlier for $79 million and the company claims it used its analytics data to know the right time to buy. In April 2012, CoStar Group acquired LoopNet for $860 million. In April 2014, the company acquired Apartments.com for $585 million. In April 2015, the company acquired Apartment Finder for $170 million. In July, the company acquired Belbex an online marketplace and information provider for commercial property based in Spain. In February 2017, the company acquired Westside Rentals. In February 2018, the company acquired ForRent.com from Dominion Enterprises for $350 million in cash and $35 million in stock. In October, the company acquired Realla.co an online marketplace for commercial property based in the United Kingdom. In November, the company acquired Cozy Services for $68 million.
Learn more about CoStar Group
Size
4,742 employees
Market Cap
$31.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$227.1 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+18.3%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ

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