Sr SOX Accountant

About the Role

As Chime’s SOX Senior Auditor, you will play a key role in implementing a world class SOX program. The successful candidate will work closely with the process and control owners to assess the end to end processes and controls are SOX compliant. This position will report to the Senior Manager, SOX, and will be largely involved in the testing and evaluation of SOX controls for various processes.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $92,520 and up to $128,600. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience. 

In this role, you can expect to

• Assess the design and test the operating effectiveness of internal controls including IT and Accounting controls, in support of the SOX compliance program
• Coordinate and participate in process walkthroughs with management (process owners) and external auditors to ensure adequate control design and identification of “key” controls
• Assist process owners in the preparation and on-going maintenance of SOX process documentation and process flowcharts
• Project manage the SOX program by coordinating the testing of key controls, tracking completion, monitoring status, and performing continuous follow up with process owners and our Big Four co-source partner
• Identify SOX control deficiencies, consult with IT and/or business units to evaluate the severity of the deficiency, determine appropriate remediation plans, and track remediation status
• Evaluate changes in process, people, and technology that may have an impact to internal control over financial reporting, document SOX impact and provide controls guidance and training, as required
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with business partners, learning and understanding the business to better provide value-added services, establishing credibility as a management consultant and internal controls resource
• Strategize and drive operational efficiencies by finding new and better ways of managing the program

To thrive in this role, you have

• +3 years of SOX experience in Big 4 or Public Company preferred
• Bachelors or equivalent in accounting, or other business-related fields. Appropriate certifications in auditing are preferred (i.e. CPA, CIA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards
• Audit background and experience in helping business unit design and implement controls
• Experience testing controls and leading walkthroughs
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Experience with working with internal contractors and managing external auditor requirements and expectations
• Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to achieve results
• Excellent organizational, time and self-management skills & ability to prioritize
• Team player with a positive attitude that embraces change and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Experience collaborating and working in tandem with the IT audit team, ensuring key systems and functionality are identified and tested
• Nice to Have:
• Familiarity with Auditboard, Workday, Coupa, Shareworks, or/and Netsuite
• Experience with testing, remediation, and follow-up of IT General Controls (ITGC) and Automated Controls (AC) controls

A little about us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We’re passionate about developing solutions and services to empower people to succeed. Every day, we start with empathy for our members and stay motivated by our desire to support them in ways that make a meaningful difference. 

We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*-- founded on the premise that basic banking services should be helpful, transparent, and fair. Chime helps unlock the access and ability our members need to overcome the systemic barriers that block them from moving forward. By providing members with access to liquidity, rewards, and credit building, our easy-to-use tools and intuitive platforms give members the ability to have more control over their money and to take action toward achieving their financial ambitions.

So far, we’re well-loved by our members and proud to have helped millions of people unlock financial progress, whether they started a savings account, bought their first car or home, opened a business, or went to college. Every day, we’re inspired by our members’ dreams and successes, big and small. 

We’re uniting everyday people to unlock their financial progress—will you join us? 

*Chime partners with The Bancorp Bank and Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, that power the bank accounts used by Chime Members.

What we offer

• 🏢 A thoughtful hybrid work policy that combines in-office days and trips to team and company-wide events depending on location to ensure you stay connected to your work and teammates, whether you’re local to one of our offices or remote
• 💻 Hybrid work perks, like UrbanSitter and Kinside for backup child, elder and/or pet care, as well as a subsidized commuter benefit
• 💰 Competitive salary based on experience
• ✨ 401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 🏝 Generous vacation policy and company-wide Take Care of Yourself Days 
• 🫂 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
• 🧠 Mental health support with therapy and coaching through Modern Health
• 👶 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and an additional 6-8 weeks for birthing parents
• 👪 Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with up to $10k in reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
• 🎉 In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
• 💚 A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice. 

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