Second Line Technology Internal Controls Leader is responsible for ensuring that technology controls are designed, implemented, and maintained effectively within an organization. This role will play a critical role working closely with 1st line to ensure appropriate risks are identified, have precise and appropriate controls designed and implemented, and test instances of these controls to ensure appropriate quality assurance and effectiveness of these controls and over IT SOX program. This role will also be in working with internal and external auditors or third party advisors on these matters.

 

Below is a list of key skills required for this role:

 

1.       IT Internal Controls and Compliance Knowledge

 

-        Internal Control Frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks such as SOX, COSO, establishing and maintaining internal controls. Clear and current understanding of change in the recent regulatory environment such as public company accounting oversight board (PCAOB) and SEC changes and expectations.

-        Control Design & Implementation: Expertise in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and controls to address identified risks with specific focus on financial reporting risks ensuring clear alignment in risks identification with internal and external auditors, as applicable.

-        Control Testing & Monitoring: Experience in evaluating control design and effectiveness, conducting control testing, and ensuring ongoing controls monitoring of systems, applications, and technology processes.

 

2.       Technology Expertise

 

-        IT Infrastructure Knowledge: Understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud services, and networks.

-        Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Knowledge of secure development practices, including secure coding, vulnerability testing, and release management.

 

3.       Leadership and Communication Skills

 

-        Team Leadership: Strong leadership abilities to guide and mentor team members, fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness.

-        Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to work with other business units (e.g., IT, business, internal and external audit, legal, compliance) to ensure alignment of internal controls and risk management strategies.

-        Stakeholder Communication: Skilled in presenting complex risk and control issues to senior leadership and other stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

 

4.       Project Management & Process Improvement

 

-        Process Documentation & Improvement: Ability to document internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.

-        Project Management: Strong skills in managing projects, including resource planning, timelines, and deliverables related to internal control implementations.

-        Change Management: Knowledge of how to manage and lead change initiatives in technology systems, processes, and controls.

 

5.       Audit and Assurance

 

-        Audit Coordination: Experience in coordinating internal and external audits related to technology controls and processes.

-        Audit Remediation: Ability to ensure that audit findings are addressed in a timely manner, including corrective action plans and follow-up.

Education & Experience Recommended
• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 12+ years of job-related and/or management experience,

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Dental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurance

 Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is $159,650 - $255,450 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.