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Lead IT Compliance Analyst

Coopervision, Victor, NY, United States


The Lead IT Compliance Analyst will be responsible for management of the IT SOX program. The Lead IT Compliance Analyst will maintain control documentation and will supervise the outsource team responsible for SOX IT control activities and for performing control execution documentation. The Lead IT Compliance Analyst will oversee the outsource team’s facilitation of audit evidence collection for the annual SOX audit and will be responsible for communications with internal and external auditors. The Lead IT Compliance Analyst will be responsible for IT SOX readiness and control design and implementation for applications onboarded to the SOX program. The Lead IT Compliance Analyst will have a critical impact on the department’s ability to function.

Responsibilities

Leads the coordination and evidence gathering for the annual IT SOX audit working in collaboration with internal and external auditors as well as all IT areas, Finance and other business units.

Designs, implements and monitors Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) IT application and general computer controls for new applications onboarded to the Global SOX program.

Supervises outsourced team responsible for IT SOX control performance.

Updates Global IT SOX narratives and Risk and Control Matrix for the annual SOX audit.

Reviews and analyzes control evidence for issues. Works with IT teams, control owners and control performers to ensure the correct, expected evidence is generated timely.

Communicates issues with control performance to Management in a timely manner and leads any necessary remediation or mitigation activities.

Leads the outsourced team in the performance of data quality assurance activities over the completeness and accuracy of data queries and other key reports used for control execution.

Works closely with internal and external auditors during the annual SOX audit.

Works closely with global departments involved in IT controls related to SOX such as Finance, IT Security, Networking, Legal, etc.

Documents audit support procedures and process flows when needed

Provides training to employees on IT SOX control processes and documentation as needed

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 and IT general and application controls. This includes expertise in assessing and implementing access management, change management, data center controls and IT operations controls.

Experience with SOX IT audit processes and documentation.

Experience reviewing SOC1, SOC 2, ISO and other audit reports.

Familiarity with IT internal control frameworks.

Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis.

Strong understanding of technology and ability to suggest technological solutions.

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks and direct the work of others in a fast‑paced environment.

Adapts readily to changes in workload, staffing and scheduling

Detailed‑oriented, independent and thorough in examination and analysis

Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Highly self‑motivated and self‑directed

Extensive experience working in a team‑oriented in a collaborative manner

Normal office environment.

Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job

Extensive contact with employees in the US and global locations, and with external vendors and auditors

Experience:

3‑4 years IT internal controls experience required. 8 or more years of experience preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems or a related discipline required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CISA, CIA, CPA or equivalent certification preferred

Travel Requirements:

International travel up to 10%, off‑hour meetings

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $119,894.00 and $159,858.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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Job Info

Job Identification 11043

Posting Date 04/24/2026, 07:46 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 209 High Point Drive, Victor, NY, 14564, US (On‑site)

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