This is a job for a Senior IT Internal Control Analyst with a company located in the New Orleans, LA area.

Job Summary: The Senior IT Control Analyst performs comprehensive reviews of IT SOX processes to ensure appropriate controls and procedures are designed and operating effectively. The Senior IT Control Analyst responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing the IT-related control testing as part of the SOX Compliance Program, in addition to building a collaborative work environment between IT management, the Financial Controls Department, and the external auditors.

Responsibilities: Identify, document, and assess IT related financial reporting objectives, risks, and controls for SOX program purposes. Execute the SOX program from walkthroughs, design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, and remediation to deficiency evaluation and final reporting for IT general controls and IT application controls. Coordinate testing approach and align expectations with external auditors to ensure documentation and testing complies with industry standards, including PCAOB, and allows for reliance by external auditors. Leverage knowledge of SOX methodology and industry requirements to ensure thorough workpapers are maintained. Collaborate with IT partners to review SOX documentation (risk/control matrices, narratives, flowcharts) and identify areas where control enhancements and documentation improvements are needed. Ensure SOX documentation is accurate and reflects the current process. Assist in the identification and assessment of key IT dependencies for all significant processes. Assist in the identification and assessment of relevant SOC reports for SOX program purposes and provide remediation to deficiency evaluation and final reporting for significant processes. Maintain visibility across the organization and serve as a subject matter expert on key IT internal controls, procedures, and workflows. Develop strong working relationships with internal management, internal audit, external audit, and enterprise risk management. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Management.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Accounting, or Finance. A minimum of 5 years related experience. Prior experience in public accounting or SOX experience strongly preferred. CPA, CIA, CISA or similar designation strongly preferred. Strong IT background required (Windows, SQL server/Oracle database, etc.). Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, time management, project management, and analytical skills.

 Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.