SOX Compliance Director

Description

SOX Compliance Director

Fort Worth, TX – Must be local to Fort Worth, TX

MUST HAVE: Public Company Experience, CPA License is a plus, External Audit experience is a plus

MUST HAVE: Prior roles as SOX Compliance Manager or Director.

MUST HAVE: Banking of Financial Services Industry is a plus, experience with Workiva.

Salary: Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a full-time SOX Compliance Director at our Fort Worth , TX location.

The SOX Compliance Director will lead and oversee the bank’s compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This role is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), assessing risks, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliance.

Hybrid and fully remote options available.

Primary Responsibilities

• SOX Program Oversight: Lead and manage the bank’s SOX compliance program, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct risk assessments to evaluate financial risks, ensuring adequate internal controls are in place.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal departments, (Finance, Internal Audit, IT, Operations) and external auditors to coordinate SOX compliance activities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry trends, ensuring the bank’s SOX program remains compliant with evolving requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to SOX controls and processes, driving efficiency while maintaining compliance.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of control activities, deficiencies, and remediation efforts, providing regular reports to the Disclosure Committee.
• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver SOX compliance training programs for employees to reinforce internal control principles and regulatory expectations.
• Additional responsibilities:
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures
• Define materiality annually – 5% of PTNI
• Annual risk assessment and scoping procedures
• Establish and maintain SOX documentation for all business processes (RCM and flowcharts where applicable)
• Obtain quarterly certifications from all control owners
• Facilitate Crowe and Internal Audit tests of design (ToD) and tests of operating effectiveness (ToE) annually for each control in each business process annually
• Perform deficiency analysis – individually and in the aggregate (quarterly)
• Establish SOX program activities within the Workiva SOX Compliance platform
• Liaise with Internal Audit and Workiva to enable key control testing to be documented within Workiva
• Quarterly reporting to Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee
• Stay current with SEC and PCAOB hot topics regarding ICFR
  
  

Education / Experience Preferred

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is a plus.
• Experience: 10 years of relevant experience including SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, or risk management, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of SOX regulations, COSO framework, and internal control best practices. Experience with Workiva SOX Compliance platform is a plus.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present complex information clearly to executive management, external auditors, and regulators.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail in assessing control effectiveness and risk exposure.
• Leadership: Experience management teams and projects, with the ability to influence and drive compliance initiatives across departments.
  
  

Sunflower Bank Benefits

Employees enjoy outstanding benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more employee perks & incentives!
  
  

People choose to “bank” with us, but for those we serve, we’re more than a bank. We strive to be the financial backbone of their lives and we know that starts with our team.

If you qualify, apply online at www.sunflowerbank.com/careers.

You’ve never worked anyplace like Sunflower Bank!

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

Open until filled; early application encouraged. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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SOX Compliance Director

Fort Worth, TX – Must be local to Fort Worth, TX

MUST HAVE: Public Company Experience, CPA License is a plus, External Audit experience is a plus

MUST HAVE: Prior roles as SOX Compliance Manager or Director.

MUST HAVE: Banking of Financial Services Industry is a plus, experience with Workiva.

Salary: Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.