Sr. SOX Compliance Analyst or SOX Compliance Consultant

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

This position is posted as a hierarchy at the Sr. SOX Compliance Analyst or SOX Compliance Consultant level. Successful candidate(s) will be hired at the level that is commensurate with their skills and experience

Position Summary
Assist in managing and directing Sarbanes - Oxley compliance. Assist company personnel in understanding and complying with the requirements associated with internal controls over financial reporting, including the design and implementation of internal controls during system implementation projects. For the suite of SAP applications, assist in reviewing risks, role changes and access requests within the Governance Risk and Compliance application.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain and/or facilitate updates to Sarbanes - Oxley documentation including risk assessment, control activities, significant business process documentation including process maps, and compliance activities. Facilitate training to control owners or other relevant parties on an ad hoc basis.
• Participate in or lead quarter-end and year-end assessment of the control environment, including assessing, assisting in resolving complex problems (including working with Senior Leadership) and reporting on issues to Executive and internal and external auditors.
• Drive mitigation activities for special projects as assigned. Projects may include but are not limited to evaluating risk and implementing appropriate risk mitigation tools related to system implementations, upgrades or enhancements or process related changes, developing ad hoc reports and process improvement initiatives, including driving technology changes.
• Participate in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) assessments of risks. Evaluate and provide approval on changes to role and access risks.
• May provide work direction and training to others (i.e., control owners, analysts, interns, etc.).

Sr. SOX Compliance Analyst Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting. MBA and/or CPA preferred. The experience required for this position is one of the following:

• Two years of auditing experience AND holds a Master’s degree or is a licensed CPA/has equivalent certification (CPA eligible); OR
• Two years of IT auditing or IT controls integration experience; OR
• Four years financial accounting and reporting or tax experience. 

Demonstrated understanding of working knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC, PCAOB Sections 302, 404 and 906, DOL & ERSIA accounting. Experience with IT and/or systems related controls (preferably SAP) preferred. Ability to communicate on complex control issues and accounting and financial reporting items, organizational, communication/presentational and documentational skills.

SOX Compliance Consultant Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting. MBA and/or CPA preferred. The experience requirement for this role is one of the following:

• Four years of auditing experience AND holds a Master’s degree or is a licensed CPA/has equivalent certification (or CPA eligible); OR
• Four years of IT auditing or IT controls integration experience; OR
• Six years financial accounting and reporting or tax experience;

Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC, PCAOB Sections 302, 404 and 906, DOL & ERSIA accounting. Extensive experience with IT and/or systems related controls (preferably SAP). Ability to resolve and communicate on complex control issues and accounting and financial reporting items. Strong, organizational, presentation, and documentation skills.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $81,000.00 to $115,866.66 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 10/10/24

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