Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States
Job ID: 6088727
Date Posted:
POSTING DEADLINE
This position is posted until filled.
DEPARTMENT
Department: Audit Services
JOB DESCRIPTION
Internal Audit, SOX Project Manager
Salary Grade: G05
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$86,016 - $116,120 - $146,226
Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.
SUMMARY:
Coordinates projects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) -related activities. Coordinates and facilitates the development and revision of SOX internal control documentation to ensure completeness and design effectiveness of the internal control structure. Conducts and supervises SOX audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations. Provides and documents information that management uses for key decision making to ensure that the company is continuing to meet SOX requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans and executes SOX audits, business process and application reviews, regulatory compliance reviews and various other consulting engagements ensuring accurate recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Creates general work assignments for the group and directs, schedules, and controls specific assignments as necessary
Ensures all personnel are properly trained in each aspect of their job
Coordinates examinations of department activities throughout the Company for compliance with management plans and policies
Assists in the development and execution of control scoping activities
Analyzes potential control deficiencies to determine their significance and impact Assists with control remediation activities and monitoring
Performs change control analysis to assess and determine their impact on SOX compliance requirements
Coordinates and assists with review of third-party relationships affecting the Company's compliance requirements, including reviewing SAS 70 to ensure any issues are addressed timely
Stays abreast of SEC, PCAOB, FASB, GAAP rulings and announcements that affect SOX requirements and advises managers
Reviews and drafts disclosures for 10Qs/10Ks to meet periodic reporting requirements
Serves as a SOX expert and acts as a department liaison on due diligence projects to ensure that SOX compliance is properly considered in transactions
Develops and presents periodic training updates to ensure knowledge and skills exist for effective company-wide SOX compliance
Assists with development of ongoing compliance program, policies, and procedures and with tracking and reporting SOX compliance status, findings, and remediation status
Analyzes and supports FERC internal control reporting activities
Updates fraud and risk assessments as needed
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to design, perform and supervise tests of critical internal controls
Ability to interface well with Senior Management, Line Management, Professionals, and Hourly employees
Ability to quickly understand business processes to obtain a thorough understanding of the methods used by management to identify and safeguard risks
Ability to manage, plan, and organize multiple projects to meet deadlines
Action-oriented, detail-oriented, goal-oriented, and budget-oriented
Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time in a dynamic environment
Ability to identify, develop, and challenge the long term, big picture vision in complex and unstructured situations
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in situations that call for change
Demonstrates the courage to express or defend unpopular positions
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with five to seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
Previous SOX experience for a national/international accounting firm or for SEC registrants is preferred.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical rulings and announcements to determine impacts on SOX compliance requirements
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals for multiple levels Ability to foster communication across business units and departments
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, database, and presentation graphics software
ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with numerous variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to prepare logical process flow documentation that includes critical risks and related controls within the process.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Good vision and ability to adjust focus is required. Manual dexterity is required. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Employees in Services Company may be responsible for providing services to various Holding Company subsidiaries and affiliates.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, “everyone goes home safe”, reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.
DEI Statement:
At TXNM Energy, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company's purpose.
TXNM Energy and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.