SOX FIN CONTROLS SR ASSOC The Enterprise Reporting Controls & Governance Group is responsible for Comerica's compliance with the provisions of Section 404 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("SOX"), and ultimately, providing certification that our internal control environment is operating effectively. The group reports administratively to the Chief Accounting Officer and works closely with key stakeholders across business units, corporate functions, technology, and the second and third lines of defense. The SOX Controls Sr Assoc is responsible for supporting the execution of Comerica’s SOX compliance program. The SOX Controls Sr Assoc will independently perform control testing, document process walkthroughs, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and assist in the identification and remediation of control deficiencies. The SOX Controls Sr Assoc acts as a key contributor in delivering high-quality internal control testing and providing insights into risk mitigation and process improvement opportunities. Position Responsibilities: * Partner with Business Process Owners/Control Owners to document significant in-scope processes (both process narratives and process flow diagrams). Perform walkthroughs of significant processes and ensure required COSO documentation is accurate and reflects relevant risk and key controls. * Assists with the SOX scoping, identification of risks and controls, and the preparation of test plans. Design and review operating effectiveness testing for key controls and business processes. * Assists with the remediation of key control failures with process owners and evaluate root causes for the failure to determine potential solutions to improve the internal control environment. * Manage team of control testers (internal and outsourced) including ensuring documentation and testing quality standards. * Independently document, evaluate, and communicate the results and conclusions of work performed in accordance with workpaper documentation standards. Support preparation of reports to Senior Management on the status of the program. * Assist in the review and improvement of SOX Program methodology and practices, including maintenance of policies and procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled