Senior SOX Analyst, Business Process

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Talented people are everywhere, and the right opportunity can be hard to come by. That’s why we’re focused on revolutionizing learning, using our skills and expertise to help others develop theirs and reach their full potential. Individually, we bring our unique perspective to reimagine the way we share knowledge. Together, we can improve lives by making learning more accessible for our learners, our instructors, and businesses around the world.

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You are curious and are interested in understanding systems and processes. You are hardworking, detail oriented and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership. You possess strong collaborative abilities and are able to build effective relationships. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management. You take initiative and are able to work in a dynamic environment across functions and geographies with minimal supervision. You are driven and eager to learn and grow in your career.

The Senior SOX Analyst plays a key role in driving a control conscious, SOX compliant organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in the transformation of the SOX team and play a critical role in the development and enhancement of the SOX program. The Senior SOX Analyst is responsible for identifying and assisting in documenting existing controls, implementing and documenting new internal controls, and establishing an internal monitoring function to audit the company’s compliance with internal controls. The Senior SOX Analyst role requires strong leadership and communication capabilities and will be a main point of contact for the organization. Forming strong relationships with business partners and fostering a collaborative environment are critical to success in this role. The Senior SOX Analyst will serve as a contact for the external auditors and will assist in coordinating SOX efforts between the SOX department, SOX stakeholders and external audit. 

• Contribute to the overarching SOX plan by assisting with the SOX risk assessment, scoping and controls rationalization & optimization process (including updating controls language and flowcharts as necessary).
• Prepare clear and concise testing documentation in accordance with team methodologies and ensure the work performed supports conclusions drawn.
• Lead end to end walkthroughs to identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Work with the SOX Team and external auditors to manage their testing cycles and expectations.
• Make improvement recommendations of the control environment and assist with pre-implementation, control identification, and deficiency evaluation.
• Assist the IT SOX Team with IPEs (information provided by the client) testing, review of SOC (service organization controls) SaaS applications and ITAC controls.

• 4+ years of experience in Internal Controls, External and/or Internal Audit. Big 4 experience is a plus
• CPA, CIA or other professional certifications in a related field are a plus
• Experience with tech companies that have SaaS models (subscriptions, professional services, etc.) is a plus
• Considerable knowledge and a proven track record in applying internal controls and accounting principles and practices, specifically as it relates to SOX risk assessment, process documentation and flowcharting, control design assessment, test plan design, sampling techniques, testing of operational effectiveness and documenting of deficiencies
• Strong understanding of the COSO internal controls framework
• Foundational knowledge and understanding of IT General Controls, application controls and key reports testing
• Ability to operate when requirements are not clear and to identify solutions to problems
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator, ability to build relations & manage expectations
• Working knowledge of SOX best practices and emerging trends
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities

We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!

We aspire to be as vibrant and dynamic as the communities we serve, as inquisitive as those who use our platform, and as revolutionary as the future we strive to open for everyone. Here are some of the things we love about life at Udemy:

• We’re invested in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. From creating employee resource groups, ensuring we’re a Fair Pay Workplace, and building a flexible work culture, our belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI) initiatives always put our people first. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to work because when we all do, we’re better for it.
• Learning is what we do – inside and out. Our Learning & Development team is second to none, helping ensure your journey is one of continuous progression. You’ll also have unlimited access to Udemy courses, monthly UDays (meeting-free professional development days), and a generous annual professional development stipend.
• Our reason to exist is to revolutionize learning – that calls for taking risks and learning from failures. Whether it’s our hackathons (a company-wide effort to envision new possibilities for our product) or sharing our prototypes, we see experimentation as a crucial step on the path to success.
• We’re committed to creating world-class employee experiences and are proud of the recognition of this by Great Place to Work. Learn more about our certification here and find out what it's like to work at Udemy on our blog.

Of course, the best thing about being part of Udemy is knowing your work makes a difference for people and organizations around the world. You’ve got the skills; why not use them to help others develop theirs?

At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our benefits package at Udemy “starts with U” and is grounded in purpose-driven benefits that intentionally align with our core values. Here’s a sneak peek at just a few highlighted benefits if you’re a full-time Udemate based in the United States:

• Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverage
• HSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre-tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributions
• Transgender Benefits: Expanded medical coverage for gender-affirming care
• Parental Benefits: Financial assistance for fertility (including egg-freezing), adoption, and surrogacy expenses; twelve weeks of paid family bonding for birth, surrogacy, adoption, and foster placement (plus up to six to ten weeks of paid disability leave for birthing parents) as well as a two-week “ease-back” program that enables parents to return part-time at full pay
• Whole U: Fully paid memberships for meditation/mindfulness, therapy/coaching visits, financial planning, virtual family care, reproductive health, breastmilk shipping, and caregiving support
• Learning: Free access to Udemy and Udemy Business plus a yearly stipend to spend on professional development
• Retirement: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contribution
• Charitable Giving: Corporate charitable match for eligible nonprofits and charities
• Vacation: Flexible vacation for salaried Udemates and fifteen days per year for hourly
• Holidays: Twelve paid holidays throughout the year

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The hiring range for this position is $89k - $122,000. Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for benefits and equity.

Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum salary compensation for this role when being hired into our offices in Colorado.

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