Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Office (SCO) performs risk assessment, scoping, testing, concluding, and results reporting for the annual assessments of management’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for SOX and FDICIA, and for the annual assessments of management’s Internal Control over Compliance (ICOC) for SEA Rule 17a-5. The SCO supports Schwab’s mission by assessing controls addressing the completeness and accuracy of Schwab’s financial reporting, and Schwab’s financial reporting is used to secure financing so the company can meet the needs of our clients. In addition, the SCO assesses ICOC addressing the protection of client assets, which gives clients comfort to invest their assets with Schwab.

The SCO is looking for a Team Manager to support the Information Technology (IT) portions of the ICFR and ICOC Assessments. This Team Manager will be accountable for the portions of the assessments that they are assigned to prepare and review, and this position reports to the Senior Team Manager, IT Audits and SOX Compliance. This Team Manager has up to three direct reports. This position is located in Lone Tree, Colorado, or Phoenix, Arizona, and candidates must be within commuting distance of their assigned location within a reasonable period after starting in the role to enable participation in Schwab’s Hybrid Work & Flexibility Program.

What you have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Information Technology required

• Five or more years of related work experience in IT controls-based testing required with SOX and Big 4 public accounting experience preferred

• Active CPA license, CISA certification, or CIA certification required

• Detailed knowledge of SOX requirements or the Financial Responsibility Rule requirements

• Demonstrated ability to develop talent

What you'll do:

• Gain exposure to broker-dealer, bank, and corporate processes through robust risk assessments, varied ongoing control testing, and unique project assessments

• Determine a risk-based approach to the IT and Business Process (BP) portions of Schwab’s annual ICFR and ICOC assessments by seeking and applying understanding of Schwab’s risks and controls

• Collaborate with the SCO’s BP control teammates, management, Schwab’s external auditor, and other Schwab testing programs to enhance Schwab’s control environment

• Support overall team administration, including interviewing, scheduling, evaluating performance, leading project assessments, and preparing results reporting

• Lead, occasionally prepare, and review assigned assessment portions, including documenting high-quality work in accordance with team policies, standards, and procedures

• Partner with management to determine how to remediate identified issues and perform deficiency severity evaluations

• Provide more junior team members with education, coaching, and feedback, and monitor their testing progress

• Develop direct report talent and support their engagement and career needs

• Encourage, participate in, and develop a high performing, engaged, and positive team environment

• Grow your career on a supportive team that holds weekly supervisor one-on-ones, regular skip-level one-on-ones, and quarterly formal feedback conversations

• Improve and innovate the SCO’s assessment and operational approaches, including with automation and data visualization tools

In addition to the salary range, this position is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

• Paid parental leave and family building benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

CO Salary Range: USD $87,800 - $195,200 / Year

What’s in it for you:

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

Paid parental leave and family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.