SOX Auditor

Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving.

We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals as our people are critical to our success. In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization. We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $51,700 - $121,300 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications and the career level at which the position is filled.

We are seeking a SOX Auditor that will be responsible for assisting in the Company's SOX plan initiatives in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, including the review, testing, analysis, evaluation, and conclusions concerning the design and effectiveness of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting. This position is expected to be hands-on in the execution of SOX activities for both business processes and IT general controls to ensure all business risks are anticipated, identified, recognized, and appropriately managed. The SOX Auditor will also be responsible for assisting in the reporting of findings, deficiencies, and remediation plans identified through process monitoring, internal reviews, or external examinations. This position will also support SOX system administration and the confirmations process. The SOX Auditor will also conduct audits or reviews as assigned within Internal Audit. This position interacts with mid- to senior-level management to discuss audit findings and recommendations intended to improve business practices.

Key Accountabilities

Sarbanes-Oxley process and controls documentation:

Plan, implement, coordinate, and consult with business process owners responsible for the execution of controls to support Management's SOX 404 compliance certification
• In conversing with business unit management, draw upon SOX knowledge to help identify business risks, key controls, and ensure appropriate testing for both business processes and IT general controls
• Manage updates to SOX compliance documentation including process narratives, key controls, testing, and reporting to management and external auditors
• Report findings, deficiencies, and remediations plans identified through testing or external examinations
• Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
• Utilize IT automation and analytics tools for SOX testing
• Support annual confirmations processes

Serve as a key resource for internal associates:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Sarbanes-Oxley for both business processes and IT
• Support management with controls implementation and help all departments, as needed, to ensure SOX compliance
• Continue to drive a culture of continuous improvement and review of our processes and key business initiatives

Conduct Audits or reviews:

• Supports audit planning and risk assessment phases for assigned audits
• Supports the effective execution and documentation of testing associated with the field work phase of the audit
• Evaluates control issues to drive the identification of root causes and solutions
• Prepares audit findings, risk assessments, and audit reports
• Perform follow up testing of audit findings

Key Competencies for Position

Execution Leadership

Establish Plans & Priorities:

• Demonstrates the ability to determine a course of action and establish a timeframe to complete individual objectives and team goals.

Problem Solving:

• Seeks to identify the root cause of the issue by consulting with lines of business and subject matter experts. Demonstrates strong analytical and technical skills while working towards the ability to manage complex tasks.

Drive and Execution:

• Self-motivated and takes initiative; proactively learns new skills and develops self for current performance and future growth; demonstrates a desire to learn and actively seeks ways to improve current methods, systems, processes, and procedures.

Culture Leadership

Communication:

• Develop strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate and convey information and ideas at all levels of the organization.
• Develop an understanding of who will be affected by an issue or change and ensures all stakeholders are kept informed.

Collaboration:

• Learn to actively seek, develop, and maintain trusted relationships with others in the department and external to the department to achieve corporate business goals and objectives.
• Develop the ability to find effective solutions by engaging in different ideas, perspectives, and line of business expertise when analyzing a situation or developing a solution.
• Learn to share knowledge, information, ideas, and suggestions to accomplish mutual goals within the department and those external to the department.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or business-related field
• 5 years of SOX experience
• Public Accounting experience is desired, Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of Audit Board is a plus
• Banking experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of risks and controls for both Information Technology and Business Processes
• Knowledge and understanding of financial statements and footnotes
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and computer skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work within strict deadlines

Old National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and committed to hiring a workforce comprised of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles.

As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have an agreement signed by the Director of Talent Acquisition, SVP, to fill a specific position.

Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values.

We are optimistic. We are collaborative. We are inclusive. We are agile. We are ethical.

We are Old National Bank. Join our team!