Company Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Sr SOX Analyst is a subject matter expert in internal controls over financial reporting and leads the Controller department’s verification of SOX compliance annually for all of Alaska Air Group. As an individual contributor, this role leads testing of SOX controls, coordinates with the Company’s internal and external auditors, and reports on overall SOX status to key stakeholders within the business.
Key Duties
Perform testing over the design and operating effectiveness of SOX controls. Coordinate and attend walkthroughs, manage SOX request lists, and document risk and control matrices, process narratives and flowcharts.
Collaborate with process owners to review SOX documentation (risk and control matrices, narratives, flowcharts) and identify areas where control enhancements and/or documentation improvements are needed.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors, as well as process owners to ensure engagement, alignment and timely execution of the SOX program.
Play a critical role in the continued enhancement of the SOX program in response to a changing control environment, changing processes and changing technology within the Company.
Assist in the maintenance of the overall SOX project plan and internal SOX documentation.
Assess, track and document audit findings, gaps and control deficiencies that arise throughout the annual audit cycle.
Review and document findings as part of annual SOC-1 review process.
Assist in the training of process owners on SOX compliance program activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
3 years of experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, and/or public accounting at a “Big 4” type firm, or 4 years of experience in corporate Internal controls, Internal Audit, and/or public accounting.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and/or auditing, including internal control concepts (COSO, PCAOB).
Ability to manage multiple projects and balance priorities.
Ability to understand and breakdown complex ideas to support decision making.
Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
Experience with leading, planning, scoping, testing and reporting for a full year SOX program in current or previous roles.
Experience in communicating and presenting to management.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio
Knowledge of accounting/finance IT systems.
CPA or CIA designation preferred.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range
$95,000 -- $142,600 / year
Salary Details
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 12/29/2024
Location Seattle - Corporate HQ
Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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