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The Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Office (SCO) performs risk assessment, scoping, testing, concluding, and results reporting for the annual assessments of management’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for SOX and FDICIA, and for the annual assessment of management’s Internal Control over Compliance (ICOC) for SEA Rule 17a-5. The SCO supports Schwab’s mission by assessing controls addressing the completeness and accuracy of Schwab’s financial reporting, and Schwab’s financial reporting is used to secure financing so the company can meet the needs of our clients. In addition, the SCO assesses ICOC addressing the protection of client assets, which gives clients comfort to invest their assets with Schwab.
The SCO is looking for a Senior Team Manager to support the Information Technology (IT) portions of the ICFR and ICOC Assessments. This Senior Team Manager will be accountable for the portions of the assessments that they are assigned to prepare and review, and this position reports to a Director, Audits and SOX Compliance. This Senior Team Manager has up to three direct reports. This position is located in Lone Tree, Colorado, or Phoenix, Arizona, and candidates must be within commuting distance of their assigned location within a reasonable period after starting in the role to enable participation in Schwab’s Hybrid Work & Flexibility Program.
What you have Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Finance requiredSix or more years of related work experience in IT controls-based testing required with SOX and Big 4 public accounting experience preferredActive CPA license, CISA certification, or CIA certification requiredDetailed knowledge of SOX requirements or the Financial Responsibility Rule requirementsDemonstrated ability to develop talent
What you'll do:
Gain exposure to broker-dealer, bank, and corporate processes through robust risk assessments, varied ongoing control testing, and unique project assessmentsDetermine a risk-based approach to the IT and Business Process (BP) portions of Schwab’s annual ICFR and ICOC assessments by seeking and applying understanding of Schwab’s risks and controlsCollaborate with the SCO’s BP and integrated control teammates, management, Schwab’s external auditor, and other Schwab testing programs to enhance Schwab’s control environmentSupport overall team administration, including interviewing, scheduling, evaluating performance, leading project assessments, and preparing results reportingLead, review, and occasionally prepare assigned assessment portions, including documenting high-quality work in accordance with team policies, standards, and proceduresPartner with management to determine how to remediate identified issues and perform deficiency severity evaluationsProvide more junior team members with education, coaching, and feedback, and monitor their testing progressDevelop direct report talent and support their engagement and career needsEncourage, participate in, and develop a high performing, engaged, and positive team environmentGrow your career on a supportive team that holds weekly supervisor one-on-ones, regular skip-level one-on-ones, and quarterly formal feedback conversationsImprove and innovate the SCO’s assessment and operational approaches, including with automation and data visualization toolsIn addition to the salary range, this position is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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