Manager SOX Compliance

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Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations. 

 

 

 

The Mgr SOX Compliance will work closely with senior leadership teams on SOX 404 Compliance, assist the Director in overseeing the compliance of the SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) program for Tampa Electric and lead a team in evaluating and testing SOX controls to ensure SOX 404 compliance. Lead a team that is responsible for executing and leading IT compliance efforts, such as the SOX ITGC program, evaluating and testing IT controls and procedures to ensure compliance, coordinate annual risk assessment exercises and oversee the SOX compliance processes and control design, including implementing internal controls. Evaluates the adequacy of key controls and provides recommendations for improvements and drives any remediation efforts. 

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Lead team responsible for evaluating and testing IT controls and procedures to ensure compliance. Collaborate with IT team to ensure consistent and effective audit processes and methodologies. Analyze and interpret data related to IT systems, infrastructure, and operations. Manage and review team member work to ensure quality of information and consistency in presentation to senior leadership.
2. Coordinate annual risk assessment exercises, review key processes, and evaluate control deficiencies as applicable. Monitor remediation associated with previous audit and SOX ITGC issues; provide ongoing consultation on remediation approaches.
3. Support the Financial Reporting Director in completing compliance testing and planning activities, adapting based on changing circumstances and/or emerging risks. Ensure deliverables adhere to the agreed budget and timelines and are reviewed by applicable management prior to finalization.
4. Oversee SOX compliance processes and control design, including implementing internal controls, best practices to identify process deficiencies and improvements.
5. Execute and lead IT compliance efforts including the SOX ITGC program while providing technical expertise in an advisory/consultation capacity. Maintain relationships with IT teams, stay informed on risks and strategic initiatives impacting relevant affiliates, and gain consensus on potentially contentious or sensitive items.
6. Lead efforts to enhance visibility of the SOX program, conduct training, and identify new controls as processes evolve.
7. Conduct external industry and assurance research, and internal reviews of Emera and affiliate IT strategy, objectives, and roadmaps, alongside company-wide interviews and plan documentation.

 

SUPERVISION
Direct Reports:   Corporate Accountant Sr., Accounting Coordinator, and Staff Accountant

 

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required:   Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Accounting, or other related business/technology disciplines from a regionally accredited institution.
Preferred:   CPA or Master’s degree in Business, Cyber Security, or other related business/technology discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

 

Licenses/Certifications 
Preferred:   IT specific audit/risk certification(s) required (e.g. CISA, CRMA, CRISC, CGEIT, etc.) or willingness to achieve within two years of hire.
Multiple certifications demonstrating a breadth of knowledge over internal audit, business, technology, or project management (e.g., PMP, CISM, CISSP, ITIL, etc.)

 

Experience 
Required:   

 

• 7 years of direct or related work experience in public accounting, internal audit, information technology or financial analysis/processes.
• Experience executing IT specific internal audit work or related IT risk and control work within a dynamic, complex organizational structure.
• Experience facilitating challenging discussions and providing recommendations regarding critical areas of focus.
• Experience providing process improvement and risk-based control design consultation.
• 3 years in an IT audit or risk and control environment.

 

Preferred:   

 

• Experience in public accounting and/or the utility industry. 

 

Supervisory Experience 
Required:

 

• 3 years of indirect/direct supervisory experience.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required:  

 

• Strong understanding of SOX compliance framework and experience with controls evaluation and design.
• Knowledge of audit concepts and techniques as well as a broad understanding of enterprise-risk, corporate governance and process and control design.
• Working knowledge of IT frameworks and standards, including: COBIT, NIST, ISO, ITIL, etc.
• Knowledge of core IT disciplines (e.g. infrastructure, computer operations, middleware, service management, etc.) as well as emerging risk areas (e.g. cloud, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, blockchain etc.). Translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted IT solutions.
• Knowledge of IT systems development and/or implementation (e.g. access management, change management, application configuration, reporting, interfaces, etc.) and  knowledge of data management concepts (e.g. database design, data flowcharts, data queries, etc.).
• Strong influencing, communication, analytical and decision-making skills with ability to work inclusively with various individuals to achieve shared objectives and maintain effective business relationships.
• Ability to work inclusively with various individuals to achieve shared objectives and maintain effective business relationships.
  Proven ability to remain focused and deliver results in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment.

 

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.

 

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!

 

 

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

 

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.