Senior SOX IT Analyst

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Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments. We use our Flywire Advantage - the combination of our next-gen payments platform, proprietary payment network and vertical specific software, to help our clients get paid, and help their customers pay with ease - no matter where they are in the world.

What more do we need to truly be unstoppable? Perhaps, that is you! 

Who we are: 
Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company, founded more than a decade ago to solve high-stakes, high-value payments in higher education. We’ve since scaled into new regions and industry verticals and expanded our product offerings to deliver meaningful value to our clients around the world. 

Today we support more than 4,800 clients across the global education, healthcare, travel & B2B industries, with diverse payment methods across 240 countries & territories and more than 140 currencies.

With over 1,200 global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 12 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.
 

The Opportunity:

We, at Flywire, are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented SOX IT Manager to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing Flywire’s SOX compliance program. This individual will serve as the central point of contact for addressing all ITGC inquiries, managing escalations related to SOX IT control issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, and IT, to ensure the design and execution of effective internal controls. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong understanding of SOX and external audit requirements, and is passionate about fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in IT SOX audits, controls testing, and risk management, while fostering collaboration across departments. In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

Responsibilities
Liaise with the SOX Testing team (Internal Audit) and key stakeholders to ensure Flywire’s overall compliance with SOX Section 404 requirements.
Collaborate with various teams for all matters related to SOX IT General Controls (ITGC)
Respond to inquiries and escalations related to SOX ITGCs from internal and external auditors, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication
Work in lockstep with SOX team to ensure scope alignment and audit support
Drive efforts to improve SOX IT scoping strategies, develop a comprehensive understanding of applicable IT and business processes, and support the maintenance of integrated IT and business process, risk and control framework documentation
Consult on the control design and implementation of required and repeatable ITGCs with process owners to meet regulatory requirements, including for new products, processes and system implementation launches ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place prior to launch
Create and improve SOX ready documentation (e.g., narratives, flow charts, IT process & control descriptions)
Evaluate and track reported control deficiencies, root causes, and planned correctiveactions in conjunction with IT and business process owners to ensure timely and accurate resolution
Contribute to regular reports to senior leadership, and other stakeholders on the status of SOX IT compliance, control issues, and remediation progress

Strive to continuously improve the SOX program to be more efficient and effective through optimization and automation:
Support the stand up of a continuous controls monitoring tool by ensuring SOX ITGC requirements are defined and in place to enable SOX readiness including automated ITGC evidence gathering and testing efforts
Support the integration of IT SOX controls with broader compliance initiatives, including PCI DSS, SOC2, and other regulatory requirements as needed

Serve as a subject matter expert on SOX ITGCs and provide guidance on ITGC-related matters thru cross functional discussions and workshops to foster a proactive risk management culture and alignment with SOX requirements and company objectives
Support training and communications as needed on relevant IT general control practices for the technology & cyber community
Stay abreast of evolving technology & cyber threats, news, and trends to enhance risk and control management strategies
Assist with special risk assessment and department initiatives, as assigned
Maintain procedures, playbooks, virtual webpages, and metrics dashboards surrounding SOX ITGC effectiveness

Here's what we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Technology) or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting, internal auditing, and/or in SOX industry experience. Technology or Software industry experience preferred
• Hands-on experience executing and managing cybersecurity assessments in a heavily regulated industry, including writing, documenting, and assessing risks/controls and drafting business process summaries for executives
• Strong IT & security risk domain knowledge of technology and cybersecurity best practices, principles, tools, and industry control frameworks (e.g., SOX, GLI, NIST CSF, SOC2, PCI, CIS Critical Controls, COBIT, ITIL, CMMI)
• Experience with designing testing approaches for ITGCs, ITACs, Interface Monitoring and related supporting controls
• Understand the ITGC relationship with financial reporting to properly scope a SOX environment
• “Anything Is Possible” attitude that is highly organized and results-driven to solve our most important challenges
• Comfortable navigating shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also as an exceptional team player that excels at cultivating relationships and promoting collaboration and cohesiveness to fulfill our “We Are One Team” principle
• Ability to translate risk/control standards into functional business requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate risk/control insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proficient working with Google suite, GRC and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, AuditBoard, Netsuite)
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CPA, CISM, or CRISC are preferred
• “Stay Hungry, Stay Humble” mindset that strives to continuously learn and share new skills with others, and embraces a steep learning curve to understand our business and technology drivers to get the job done
• Travel domestically and internationally if required.
• Strong preference for candidates based in Boston, New York City, and Chicago

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program (Meet our Execs & Global Teams)
• Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media
• Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
• Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates
• Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in your community and Digital Disconnect Days!
• Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers!)

Submit today and get started!
 

We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, other Flymates, the department VP, and participate in a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for questions.

Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 40 nationalities across 12 different offices, and diversity and inclusion at the core of our people agenda, we believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - 130,000 plus restricted stock units and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, position level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and several other factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education and training. 

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