Sr. Manager, SOX DT Compliance

Date Posted:

2024-10-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT41: HS-NC - Corp Remote Location, Remote City, NC, 27601 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team: 

Role Overview

This position shares in the overall responsibility and oversight of all aspects of IT related Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) & IT General Computing Controls compliance activities enterprise wide (Including international Units).  Support IT Governance and Risk Management Activities. Support the GRC overall function and the Internal Controls group with the planning, coordination and execution of internal and external audits, ensuring that all in scope applications and Business Units are compliant with the Sarbanes Oxley act & IT General Controls framework. Drive common processes and process maturity throughout the enterprise, prepare periodic reports to IT leadership to include trending, metrics, and other related statistical information. 

What You Will Do:

• Working with key stakeholders, and in accordance with IT policies and processes, participate in the creation of the annual SOX and IT GCC compliance execution plan; lead support teams to successful compliance results; monitor and report to IT Leadership progress while escalating any issues posing risk to the plan.  
• Lead SOX DT Compliance resources, application owners and control owners in performing all related SOX and IT GCC activities; activities include planning, scoping, design and risk assessments, testing, remediation, certification, etc...  Periodically review the results and issues identified with the appropriate process owners and compliance managers. Brief key stakeholders and the IT Leadership accordingly.
• Continuously educate IT and process owners on the importance of maintaining a mature set of IT GCC and related procedures; facilitate training, mentoring, and champion awareness campaigns relating to SOX and other compliance areas.
• Drive process maturity and champion the deployment of common processes and procedures.  Utilize process improvement disciplines, introduce and participate in continued process improvement activities. 
• Act as a liaison and maintain a constructive working relationship with Finance, internal & external auditors and other key stakeholders.
• Perform root cause analysis and trending to issues identified during assessments and audits; Track results and remediation efforts, share best practices; develop trend analyses, metrics and related reports. 
• Maintain appropriate GRC tools that are used for guidance, tracking controls, compliance, audit findings and remediation.
• Working with DT Compliance managers, maximize the reliance, by internal and external auditors, on management testing through continuous robust assessments and SOX DT testing, in accordance with existing related procedures; assist in the continued rationalizing of SOX in-scope applications and Units.
• Assist in refining and strengthening the SOX DT Compliance manager role and the SOX DT Compliance Program.
• In collaboration with the GRC Teams, facilitate annual SOC reviews and analysis; communicate your findings to the appropriate stakeholders, and work with vendors ensuring timely and successful remediation to issues identified.
• Review and certify monthly & quarterly SOX and other compliance assessments; evaluate all issues identified for impact; review results with appropriate management and stakeholders.
• Perform IPDS (Integrated Product Development System) independent gate reviews for the area of assurance of internal controls.
• Monitor and track SOX IT audit activity across all of RTX Corp and Enterprise Services, internal, external and government audits, track remediation, and share best practices; develop trend analyses, metrics, charts, and reports.
• Support the implementation and maturing of GRC tools; prepare metrics and relevant analysis.
• Participate in governance, risk assessments, and compliance (GRC) initiatives or special projects; perform other duties as assigned by the IT SOX PMO.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 7+ years in an IT management role, or experience in IT regulatory compliance, IT audit, or IT governance, including SOX compliance experience. Experience in design and evaluation of IT general computing controls (IT GCC).
• 5+ years in SOX Compliance and COSO (or similar) internal controls framework.
• 5+ years Leading/Building/Mentoring diversified and geographically dispersed compliance teams.
• 5+ years Leading/Building/Mentoring diversified and geographically dispersed compliance teams.
• University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 10 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum 7 years experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in auditing/reviewing the work of external service providers including working knowledge of SSAE18/SOC reports and Complimentary End User Controls.
• Understanding of COSO framework, RTX DT Policy requirements.

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Work Location: Remote
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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