Senior Compliance Associate

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12-Month W2 Assignment (potential to extend / convert)

Location: San Rafael, CA - Hybrid (2 Days Onsite – Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Pay: $85-90/ HR

Position Summary:

Our client, a world leader bio-tech company who focuses on delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases, is looking for a highly skilled IT SOX Senior Associate to support and manage critical aspects of our IT compliance program, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of IT risk and control frameworks, a proactive approach to process improvement, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate IT SOX walkthroughs with internal management and external auditors.
• Manage the IT SOX roadmap, including maintenance of Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), testing coordination, and progress reporting.
• Identify key risks and controls; design and optimize ITGCs and IT application controls (ITACs).
• Evaluate IT dependencies such as segregation of duties, automated controls, key reports, and system interfaces.
• Consult with IT and business stakeholders to assess control deficiencies, determine remediation plans, and track resolutions.
• Assist in evaluating third-party risk by reviewing SOC reports and mapping them to internal controls.
• Prepare clear and concise documentation and presentations for various stakeholders.
• Continuously assess and implement tools or methodologies (e.g., data analytics, Alteryx) to enhance audit efficiency.
• Utilize frameworks including ITIL, COSO, and CoBIT to support internal control evaluations.
• Maintain effective project management practices to ensure deliverables are on time and aligned with company goals.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience in IT SOX, risk management, or internal/external audit.

Technical Proficiency: Experience with:

• Workiva
• SAP S/4
  
  HANA and related applications
• Oracle, OBIEE, Oracle HCM, Ariba, Coupa, HFM, Blackline

Frameworks Knowledge: Deep understanding of SOX requirements, ITGCs, ITACs, SOC reports, and business/IT control frameworks (ITIL, COSO, CoBIT).

Preferred Certifications:

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function
  
  Information Technology and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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