IT Compliance Analyst - SOX

Open date: 2008/01/03 | Close date: 2008/01/31

GateHouse Media, Inc. is seeking an IT Compliance Analyst

Job Description

The IT Compliance Analyst will perform tasks leading to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance at assigned information technology control units. This individual will work with the compliance team and local IT staff to document, test and remediate IT general controls and establish local procedures that ensure compliance with SOX and GateHouse Media IT Policies.

Responsibilities

• Document current state control environment assessment with a focus on SOX compliance; document in-scope systems & processes and perform control gap analysis.
• Perform technical assessments to identify system risks requiring SOX remediation.
• Implement control gap remediation plans in partnership with local IT personnel
• Tailor GateHouse Media IT General Controls framework to meet the specific needs of a given IT control unit.
• Coordinate with business process team to ensure key control coverage and appropriate segregation of duties.
• Serve as control framework and IT policies subject matter expert; ensure that locally developed IT procedures fulfill documented control objectives
• Perform “hands on” analysis and documentation; conduct interviews, prepare process narratives & flowcharts, and document procedures.
• Assist local control units with quarterly control testing and remediation; maintain status and tracking documentation.
• Conduct periodic compliance tests to ensure that assigned control units are conforming to documented IT policies and procedures.

Key Challenges of the Position

• Operate successfully with a geographically dispersed organization and within a set of matrix reporting relationships.
• Working in a dynamic and growth oriented organization. Ability to handle change and adjust priorities as necessary.
• Balancing corporate operations and priorities along with the need to effectively implement policies, procedures and comply with regulations.
• Achieving consensus and support from peers and staff to successfully perform duties.
• Travel up to 50%.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or related degree required.
• 3 to 5 years experience in Information Technology, Internal Audit or Compliance required.
• Domain experience in one or more of the following: IT governance, compliance, process management, change management.
• Prior experience with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 required, knowledge of COSO and COBIT is desired.
• Experience developing and implementing information technology policies and procedures, balancing compliance requirements with service delivery efficiency. Data center operations experience desired with a focus on system security, change management and computer operations.
• Understanding of accounting related controls and related issues.
• Qualified candidates must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; work independently with little guidance; exhibit good interpersonal skills and cooperative attitude; and practice effective problem-solving analysis and decision making

Prioritized Key Candidate Characteristics

• Key desire to succeed – Customer focused
• Interpersonal skills and organizational fit
• Strong project management competence
• Knowledge of Information Systems and general audit practices
• Propensity to make a long-term commitment to GateHouse Media

Please mail, fax, or email a cover letter, and resume to:

GateHouse Media, Inc.
c/o Human Resources
350 Willowbrook Office Park
Fairport, New York 14450
FAX: (585) 486-1253
CorporateHR@gatehousemedia.com

No phone calls please

GateHouse Media, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.