Senior SOX Analyst

Senior SOX Analyst Location Plano, TX :

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company - delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative environment.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

What we're looking for

The Senior SOX Analyst is part of the Enterprise Risk & Governance department and is responsible for developing and executing a Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance monitoring framework to support SOX program protocols, in Lease Residual Value, Data Science, Dealer and Consumer Credit Risk. The team member will be responsible for ensuring that SOX program initiatives and audit deliverables are completed on schedule while providing support to business process owners and internal and External Audit teams. This requires the individual to be able to learn quickly, multitask, and be able to communicate effectively with individuals at various levels within and outside of the organization.

What you'll be doing

Execution of Annual SOX deliverables

• Lead meetings with process owners in documentation of business processes, controls, process narrative, and data flow documentation, as needed
• Assist process owners in the identification of risks and design of controls
• Plan and coordinate SOX walkthroughs and annual testing engagements performed by Internal and External Audit
• Meet with process owners to understand business processes and changes to the control environment
• Manage and maintain the internal SOX documentation repository in SharePoint and the external audit system
• Partner with SOX PMO to execute quarterly sub-certification process
• Lead root cause analysis discussions with process owners to identify the source of deficiencies
• Lead efforts to research testing exceptions and deficiency identification
• Coordinate and lead remediation efforts for respective business units; develop action plans and monitor efforts for remediation

QA Methodology:

• Lead with updating/developing QA methodology to include:
  • Testing guidelines including developing test plans
  • Population and sampling guidelines
  • Performance reporting and remediation guidelines
  • Review/update annually

QA Testing

• Develop a thorough understanding of processes and controls in the TFS Risk management organization
• Develop testing plans based on SOX controls, policy and procedure
• Execute tests based on the test plan for all applicable controls
• Partner with SOX Risk Manager and business process owners to evaluate errors and develop remediation action plans

Reporting

• Develop and present to management top issues along with recommendations monthly

Special Projects

• Coordinate and perform special reviews and ad hoc projects for Risk management with minimal supervision and direction
• Responsible for fielding incoming SOX program and procedural questions and concerns from business partners, auditors, PMO, and other stakeholders
• Serve as subject matter expertise for risk and controls for Risk Management

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of experience in Audit, Sarbanes Oxley, COSO, GRC methodologies and frameworks
• Ability to lead meetings, develop strong cross-functional partnerships, and influence people
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Visio or other process flow software
• Ability to work with ambiguous or changing work situations, tasks, assignments

Added bonus if you have

• Master's degree in accounting/ MBA preferred
• CPA/CIA/CISA/CRMA
• Financial Services, banking, or automotive industry experience
• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) software

What we'll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question or need assistance with your application? Please send an email to [email protected].