Synchrony · 1 hour ago
VP, Controllership – SOX & Regulatory Reporting Quality Assurance Leader
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expSynchrony is a financial services company, and they are seeking a VP, Controllership – SOX & Regulatory Reporting Quality Assurance Leader. This role is responsible for leading the SOX compliance program and regulatory reporting quality assurance, ensuring effective internal controls and comprehensive oversight of financial reporting processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead Synchrony’s SOX Section 404 Compliance Program including the SOX program strategy and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Define annual SOX testing scope through risk assessments of financial reporting and control environment data (e.g., RCSAs, process maps, IT systems)
Identify significant accounts, processes, applications, Non-Model Tools (NMT), and third-party providers impacting financial reporting
Evaluate fraud risks and adjust scoping accordingly
Present scoping and risk assessment results for approval to key stakeholders including the CAO and Disclosure Committee
Develop, communicate, and obtain approval for the annual SOX testing plan, covering business and IT controls
Coordinate quarterly and annual testing of key controls with the Internal SOX Team (IST) and monitor testing progress
Ensure appropriate sampling, rigor, and documentation in line with the SOX Testing Working Agreement
Evaluate service organization (SOC 1) reports and integrate third-/fourth-party control considerations
Identify, evaluate, document and communicate control deficiencies to CAO, Disclosure Committee, and Audit Committee
Oversee remediation plans and validate closure of deficiencies following Issue Management procedures
Provide regular updates on SOX lifecycle activities to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders
Support Management and Executive certifications under SOX Sections 302 and 404 via attestation processes and Disclosure Committee sub-certifications
Coordinate preparation and review of management representation letters and external audit communications
Promote SOX compliance awareness across functional leaders, ensuring understanding of their SOX responsibilities
Provide guidance on control design, deficiency remediation, and policy compliance as needed
Administer SOX training programs and maintain program documentation and recordkeeping per corporate standards
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the RRQA program to ensure comprehensive risk assessment and quality assurance oversight
Oversee the development, communication, and execution of the annual quarterly RRQA test plans covering conformance and transaction testing of regulatory reports and schedules
Prioritize testing based on report risk tiers (Tier 1, 2, and 3) to focus resources on higher-risk areas
Monitor testing progress, review findings, and ensure documentation standards for audit readiness
Oversee the classification, escalation, and remediation tracking of RRQA-identified issues and discrepancies in reporting processes
Facilitate advisory support on regulatory reporting process changes, regulatory exam preparation, and best practices
Provide quarterly independent testing reports to senior leadership, second and third lines of defense, highlighting issues, incidents, and process improvement recommendations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or in lieu of degree, 10 years equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in Audit, SOX, Testing & Internal Controls and Regulatory Reporting Quality Assurance experience
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
Prior public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm
Proven internal control experience within a Fortune 500 company
Experience in the financial services industry
Direct experience in regulatory reporting
Strong team player with the ability to influence cross-functionally and build credibility
Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
Proven capability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong project and time management skills with experience managing multiple priorities
Solid problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing regulatory and business environments
Company
Synchrony
Synchrony is a consumer financial services company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-02-15Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2014-08-01IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Doubles
President & CEO
Raj Deol
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