Internal Control and Risk Advisor

6 days ago

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Wintrust Financial Full time
Job Summary

This role within the Chief Accounting Officer and Controller's Group is focused on ensuring effective design and operation of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) for Wintrust Financial Corporation in accordance with financial control requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The primary responsibilities include process documentation, risk assessment, and control identification, in addition to control enhancement and issue remediation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with business partners to maintain SOX risk and control matrices and process flowcharts.
  • Identify areas where control or documentation enhancements are needed.
  • Facilitate the annual SOX walkthrough process with business partners and internal and external audit.
  • Lead corporate initiatives and special projects relating to accounting and financial reporting matters through risk assessment and control evaluation in response to new accounting standards, system conversions/implementations, and new business processes.
  • Analyze control exceptions and work with various levels of management to identify root causes and planned corrective actions/paths to remediation.
  • Provide guidance and coaching for personnel regarding risks, processes, controls, control assessments, and control deficiency root cause analysis and remediation.
  • Support audit groups, including internal and external audit, in coordinating and completing their audit engagements.
  • Lead and manage various SOX meetings (e.g., SOX working team meetings, internal and external auditor touchpoints, and other SOX meetings as required).
  • Provide education and training to business partners on SOX control requirements to facilitate maintenance of a strong control environment.
  • Assist with SOX scoping, quarterly reporting, and other SOX program administration.
Requirements
  • 5-7 years of related work experience, comprising of previous SOX experience in public accounting, consulting, or corporate internal audit.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate information in an understandable form to the right stakeholders.
  • Strong organization, prioritization, and flexibility skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at once to keep tasks moving forward.
  • Experience using a GRC tool to manage risk, controls, and processes preferred.
  • Experience implementing a SOX or internal controls program at a large organization nice-to-have.
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment
  • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Transportation and Commuting Benefits
  • Banking Benefits
  • Pet Insurance

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