Senior IT SOX Analyst at JBT Marel in Chicago, IL

Job description

Responsibilities IT SOX Compliance Program Support · Support the execution of the global IT SOX compliance program across multiple systems, applications, and business units. · Partner with control owners to ensure SOX controls are appropriately designed, documented, and operating effectively. · Facilitate completion of quarterly and annual SOX compliance activities, including evidence readiness, control certifications, issue monitoring, and remediation tracking. · Assist in maintaining process narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs), control inventories, and related compliance documentation. · Monitor compliance deadlines and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of SOX-related activities. · Coordinate with Business Process SOX teams to ensure alignment between IT and business process controls. IT Risk Assessment & SOX Scoping · Support annual and quarterly IT risk assessments and SOX scoping exercises. · Analyze system inventories, business processes, integrations, and financial reporting impacts to assist in identifying SOX-relevant systems and risks. · Assist in evaluating the impact of organizational changes, acquisitions, and technology transformations on the SOX compliance program. · Support documentation of emerging technology risks and changes to the IT control environment. Control Owner Support & Advisory · Serve as a trusted advisor to control owners regarding control execution, documentation standards, and remediation planning. · Help educate IT and business stakeholders on SOX requirements, control expectations, and governance practices. · Assist management in assessing control deficiencies and identifying practical remediation solutions. · Support continuous communication between IT SOX, Business Process SOX, Finance, and technology teams. Project & Continuous Improvement Initiatives · Support compliance-related projects, including acquisitions, ERP implementations, system upgrades, and control transformation efforts. · Participate in initiatives to improve compliance processes, stakeholder experience, reporting capabilities, and governance activities. · Assist in developing reporting dashboards, risk metrics, and management reporting for senior leadership. · Support implementation of automated monitoring and continuous improvement opportunities across the control environment. Qualifications Required · 2 - 5 years of experience in IT SOX, IT Audit, SAP Security, IT Risk Management, Internal Controls, or a related discipline. · Working knowledge of SOX 404 requirements and IT General Controls. · Understanding of: o User Access Management o Segregation of Duties (SoD) o Privileged Access Management o Change Management o IT Operations Controls o Automated Controls · Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. · Strong organizational and project management abilities. Preferred · Experience working within SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA and SAP GRC environments. · Big 4 or large public company experience. · Experience supporting SOX compliance programs within publicly traded companies. · Experience participating in IT risk assessments or SOX scoping activities. · Manufacturing industry experience. · Experience supporting acquisition integrations or ERP transformation programs. · Certifications such as CISA, CPA, CIA, CRISC, or progress toward certification.