Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 

Provide team leadership and vision and responsible for long-term planning and performance of the team.

Develop plans that impact the direction and resource allocation of the group, including business, project and/or organizational priorities.
Proactively identify and resolve technical, operational, risk management, business, and organizational challenges, and establishes long-term solutions for continuous improvement.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the financial reporting risk domain and compliance for SOX and FDICIA impacting processes and initiatives.
Represent SOX Program Management (SPM) on SOX Core Team and SOX Oversight Committee. 
Interface with business and other risk partners on projects as well as serving as an SOX Risk SME during the planning and execution of business initiatives.
Lead the adaptation of complex high risk work programs and practice aids, establishes methodology and sets direction for policies and procedures.
Coordinate with auditors (internal and external) and BURM teams to document SOX issues. 
Track the status of corrective actions to ensure timely SOX Oversight Committee and the Corporate Audit Committee of the Board. 
Identify key risks and controls, recommends improved controls, performs controls readiness projects and identifies and assesses configuration of controls in SOX Significant financial reporting related processes.
Set direction and establishes methodology for quarterly governance processes.
Provide oversight as risk and audit teams perform assessments, walkthroughs and testing to evaluate controls, security, SOD, and execute audit procedures.
Consult and collaborate with the business on current and emerging SOX-significant processes.

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent education and related training.
• Twelve years of relevant  experience in internal audit, public accounting, or SOX/Risk compliance.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex information to a range of audience and build consensus among different stakeholders. 
• Ability to influence others at senior levels to adopt a new perspective. 
• Ability to build consensus through communication and presentation of factual and relevant information.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills including executive presentation skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability exercise judgment and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of PCAOB and SEC requirements for compliance with SOX.
• Relevant Professional Certification - e.g. CPA, CISA.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work well with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience.
• Financial services or specialized industry experience.
• Master's degree in related discipline.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, SOX and FDICIA reporting requirements.