SOX Compliance Analyst

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Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

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SOX Compliance Analyst Sr

The SOX Compliance Analyst Sr is responsible for supporting the execution of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. Works closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Requires a strong understanding of SOX requirements, business process controls, and IT general controls (ITGCs), along with the ability to analyze risks and communicate control expectations. Plays an essential role in helping the organization maintain compliance with regulatory standards, promote risk mitigation, and drive operational efficiencies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the annual SOX compliance program, including planning, risk assessment, scoping, testing, and reporting.
• Support auditor walkthroughs and detailed testing of business process and ITGC controls, documenting results in accordance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with process owners to identify key controls and assess design effectiveness.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and support remediation efforts, including root cause analysis and control enhancements.
• Maintain documentation of process narratives, risk control matrices (RCMs), flowcharts, and control testing evidence.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to coordinate testing and respond to audit requests and inquiries.
• Provide guidance and training to control owners to promote SOX awareness and strengthen the overall control environment.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Accounting, or other related business/technology disciplines from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred: Master's degree in business, Cyber Security, or other related business/technology discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Certifications demonstrating a broad knowledge of internal audit, business, technology, or project management (e.g., CPA, CISA, PMP).

Related Experience

Required: 4 years of direct or related work experience. Related experience consists of: SOX compliance, public accounting, internal audit, and/or financial analysis/processes.

Preferred: Experience in public accounting and/or the utility industry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

• Highly detail oriented, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong project management skills and ability to undertake change management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong critical thinking and detailed analytical/problem solving.
• Proficiency in customer and client relationship management.
• Understands compliance and remediation requirements and has a full understanding of SOX implications, controls, etc.
• Understands testing techniques and able to communicate findings to various stakeholders or management.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of ERP applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle Financials, Peoplesoft, etc.)
• Working knowledge of utility industry technology compliance requirements (e.g., NERC CIP).
• Working knowledge of tools used for computer assisted audit techniques, data analytics and transformation (e.g., ACL, Arbutus, Idea, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
• Ability to assess emerging technology, complex financial and business risks.

Leadership Competencies

• Speaks up on Safety, Health and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions with occasional extended hours during the week and weekends.

Physical Demands/Requirements

Normal physical demands related to an office environment.

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!! Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.