Overview To manage Con Edison's Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) compliance program, Auditing is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, high level of integrity and responsibility. The selected candidate must possess solid technical expertise and strong management skills, be able to communicate across the Company and with external auditors and consultants effectively and professionally.In line with Auditing's mission, the Section Manager will manage the Company's SOX compliance program. The Manager will supervise direct report(s) and external consultants, as well as coordinate with the SOX Program Management Office (PMO) and external auditors on all activities related to the evaluation of and reporting on the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls, including both business and information technology (IT). Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required. Achieving a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification or passing the CISA exam is preferred.Responsibilities include assessing risks and controls, planning walkthroughs, providing guidance on SOX key reports testing, reviewing testing procedures and workpapers, tracking walkthrough and testing status, and reviewing deficiency reports, as well as monitoring the achievement of SOX milestone activities and following up on remediation testing. The Manager is responsible for managing internal and co-sourced audit activities, communicating findings with businesses/control owners, and presenting Auditing's SOX status to the SOX Steering Committee.In support of Auditing's vision, the Manager will provide training and coaching on SOX-related topics.Adhere to all organizational and professional ethical standards and conduct SOX audits in compliance with the Company's policies and procedures, relevant laws and regulations, and professional standards.Responsibilities Core Responsibilities To manage Con Edison's SOX compliance program, Auditing is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, high level of integrity and responsibility. The selected candidate must possess solid technical expertise and strong management skills, be able to communicate across the Company and with external auditors and consultants effectively and professionally, and handle changing priorities while achieving deadlines. In line with Auditing's mission, the Section Manager will manage the annual SOX compliance audit. The Manager will supervise direct report(s) and external consultants, as well as coordinate with the SOX PMO and external auditors on all activities related to the evaluation of and reporting on the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls, including both business and IT. Responsibilities include assessing risks, planning walkthroughs, providing guidance on SOX key reports testing, reviewing testing procedures and work papers, tracking walkthrough and testing status, and reviewing deficiency reports, as well as monitoring the achievement of SOX milestone activities and following up on remediation testing. The Manager is responsible for managing internal and co-sourced auditors, communicating findings with businesses/ control owners, and presenting Auditing's SOX status to the SOX Steering Committee. In support of Auditing's vision, the Manager will provide training and coaching on SOX-related topics. Adhere to all organizational and professional ethical standards and conduct SOX audits in compliance with the Companys policies and procedures, relevant laws and regulations, and professional standards. CPA certification is required. Achieving a CISA certification or passing the CISA exam is preferred. Ensure that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures and governmental regulations. At Con Edison, we all strive to provide +1 customer service to our customers, both in and outside the Company. As an employee, the selected candidate needs to commit to these ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers, adding and sustaining values for all our stakeholders. Manage and plan the testing of SOX business process controls and IT controls. Ensures that workpapers are complete with proper supporting documentation. Ensure that SOX auditors complete all required milestone activities on time, including walkthroughs, testing of business process controls, IT controls, and entity-level controls, and workpapers. Properly identify SOX deficiencies and report them in clear, concise, and accurate communications. Ensure that workpapers adequately support any SOX deficiency observations, conclusions, and recommendations and are consistently maintained in accordance with the Companys policies and procedures, relevant laws and regulations, and professional standards. Ensure that SOX auditors perform follow-up testing to determine whether management has properly remediated control deficiencies and/or timely implemented recommendations, if any. Identify, recommend, and implement SOX enhancements, as well as process improvements and automations. Contribute to team results, work well with and motivate team members. Identify team members' strengths and use their skills to optimize team results. Delegate work and monitor team progress appropriately and timely. Adjust management style for team optimization and high results. Demonstrates proficient technical knowledge and skills in evaluating and opining on IT General Controls and related risks, as well as designing and performing relevant test steps. Perform ad hoc assignments, as needed. Represent Auditing on company project teams, as needed.Qualifications Required Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, or related Business Administration and a minimum 8 years of relevant experience or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, or related Business Administration and and a minimum 6 years of relevant experienceRelevant Work Experience Recognizes and understands the impact of diverse work styles and behaviors; adjusts management style for team optimization and high results. Required and Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and applies them in practice. Tailors communication skills to suit the environment to achieve organizational objectives. May present information to senior management and internal/external customers, representing and promoting Auditing. Required and Presents sound solutions and successfully conveys a point of view in a professional manner. Resolves difficult situations in a timely and even-headed manner. Required and Is self-motivated and coordinates a variety of tasks to a high standard and effectively optimizes team performance and efficiency. Required and Demonstrates excellent listening skills and is open to new ideas. Actively promotes Auditings mission and goals by building trust and partnership with and adding and sustaining values for customers. Required and Understands SOX compliance requirements (e.g., Sections 302 and 404), COSO framework, and the companys internal controls, both business process and IT controls. Required and Works independently to evaluate the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of controls in business processes and IT systems/ applications; develops and reviews testing procedures. Required and Train/coach staff in SOX-related functions; leads, supervises, and develops staff. Required and Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, etc. Required and Have experience with TeamMate+ & Oracle and understanding/knowledge of the control environment of various IT systems/applications used in the Company. Preferred and Knowledge of Microsoft Power Apps. PreferredLicenses and Certifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Required Other: CISA Preferred Other: CIA PreferredAdditional Physical Demands Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able and willing to travel within O&R and CECONY service territory, as needed. Must be available 24/7, and available to be on call and/or participate in off-hour emergency response activities as required.Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfMinimum Salary: 140000.00
Maximum Salary: 190000.00
Salary Unit: Yearly