Applications Compliance and Program Manager

Summary Responsible for overseeing compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, ensuring effective internal controls over financial reporting, and leading audit initiatives. Provide Technical Program Management for all Technology initiativesThe SOX resource plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization adheres to financial regulations, thereby protecting the integrity of financial reporting and minimizing the risk of fraud. This position requires collaboration with various departments, including finance, IT, and GE Vernova Compliance and Governance leadership, to maintain a robust compliance environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Compliance Management: Develop, implement, and monitor Internal and External compliance activities related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) across various Financial reporting applications.
• Internal Controls: Design and maintain an effective internal control environment for financial records, ensuring the accuracy of financial accounts and IT systems.
• Testing & Monitoring: Conduct design and operational effectiveness of controls and testing each control to make sure we are complaint
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and ensure that control frameworks are effectively running to mitigate risks associated with financial reporting.
• Audit Coordination: Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and addressing any deficiencies identified.
• Remediate Deficiencies: Identify control deficiencies and track management s remediation efforts in timely manner.
• Training and Guidance: Provide training and guidance to management and staff on SOX compliance and internal controls, promoting awareness and understanding of compliance requirements.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare compliance status reports for internal and external teams and regulatory agencies, documenting controls and coordinating testing.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to assess and document new projects, processes, and systems that impact SOX compliance. Periodically spot check for SOX compliance and potential risks and how to avoid them.
• Program Management: Lead and manage key Digital Technology projects and programs within ESW

• Education

  : A bachelor''s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, IT or a related field is typically required.

• Experience

  : A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in regulatory compliance, internal audit, or a related field, with specific experience in SOX compliance preferred. Candidates should be self-motivated to independently complete projects, tasks and assignments on time with minimal supervision. Candidate should be able to identify and document failures and show case operating effectiveness.

• Certifications

  : PMP is preferred. Professional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), is a plus, but, not required

• Skills

  : Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders are essential. Familiarity with financial regulations and internal control frameworks is also important.