Senior Financial Controls Associate - SOX

Clearwater Analytics mission is to become the world most trusted and comprehensive technology platform for investment reporting, accounting, and analytics. With our team, you will partner with the most sophisticated and innovative institutional investors around the world. If you are infectiously passionate about what you do, intensely committed to clients and driven by continuous innovation and improvement…We want you to apply!

We are looking for Senior Financial Controls Associate - SOX to join our collaborative, fast-paced team! In this role, you will assist and support the organization with initial compliance and ongoing preparation, testing and monitoring of conformance to the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley. As a newly publicly trade company, you will have the opportunity to build the SOX program from the ground up. You will perform evaluation of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation, as it relates to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. In addition, you will conduct ongoing SOX audits and assess financial, operational, and strategic risk. 

What you will do:

• Assist in determining the audit scope through research and discussion with stakeholders.

• Assist in identifying, assessing, monitoring, measuring, reporting, and mitigating financial risks.

• Assist in the communication and maintenance of the overall SOX framework. 

• Assist in the implementation of a third-party audit platform with Information Technology, external implementation team and third-party. 

• Clearly communicate audit results in a timely manner.

• Continually evaluate SOX program design and consider program enhancements based on regulatory changes. 

• Coordinate and test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.

• Coordinate and work directly with external auditors.

• Demonstrate an understanding of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) program elements, methodology, governance standards, and procedures.

• Develop and prepare reporting. 

• Develop communication plans and education programs. 

• Develop effective relationships with business process owners.

• Develop testing templates. 

• Ensure SOX requirements are appropriately addressed in standards and procedures. 

• Identify what could go wrong(s) and recommend appropriate controls.

• Maintain and update key SOX program documents. 

• Maintain program documentation ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and communicated. 

• Perform and document (written and visual) all procedures necessary to satisfy audit objectives.

• Perform internal audits in accordance with organizational and professional standards.

• Plan and scope projects.

• Provide training on the program standards and procedures. 

• Translate issues into business risks and suggest appropriate risk response.

What we look for:

• 3+ years of experience working in public accounting and/or internal audit, finance, or accounting with a solid understanding of SOX, US GAAP, and internal control environments. 

• Ability to think critically, ask questions, and analyze complex areas.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance 

• Comfort in the unknown. 

• Eagerness to learn.

• Experience identifying and documenting existing controls, identifying control gaps, and testing the design and effectiveness of controls.

• Intellectual curiosity. 

• Must be able to maintain independence and objectivity in all aspects of the role. 

• Professional verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong organizational skills. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. 

What we offer:

• Business casual atmosphere in a flexible working environment 

• Team focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership 

• Access to cutting edge investment reporting technology and expertise 

• Restricted Stock Units (RSU), employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) and 401k with match

• PTO and volunteer time off to give back to the community 

• Maternity and paternity leave