Financial Controls Compliance Analyst

United Community is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Controls Compliance Analyst to support the planning, coordination, and execution of the Bank’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. This role assists management in maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and serves as a key partner to internal stakeholders, Internal Audit, and External Audit. The Financial Controls Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with SOX requirements while promoting strong governance and risk management practices across the organization.

• Perform assigned duties in accordance with the highest professional and ethical standards
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of business risks, internal controls, and testing methodologies related to SOX and financial reporting
• Support the Director of Financial Controls Compliance in managing annual and quarterly SOX 302, 404, and 906 compliance activities, including scoping, process walkthroughs, and assessments of control design and operating effectiveness
• Coordinate with business process owners to ensure internal controls, narratives, and flowcharts are reviewed, documented, and updated within the SOX application (WDesk by Workiva) as changes occur
• Provide ongoing support to key SOX stakeholders, including process owners, Internal Audit, External Audit, and senior management
• Manage outsourced internal audit resources supporting SOX compliance efforts
• Support the quarterly sub-certification process
• Plan and coordinate SOX walkthroughs and testing performed by Internal and External Audit
• Oversee the SOX document repository and ensure adherence to document retention policies
• Maintain and publish a compliance calendar covering all SOX-related testing and walkthrough activities
• Travel overnight to other locations within the United Community footprint as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One to two years of progressively responsible experience in internal audit, finance, accounting, or public accounting with a solid understanding of SOX, U.S. GAAP, and internal control environments
• Active CPA or CIA certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 18 months of hire
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting processes, risks, and controls within the financial services industry
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Strong computer proficiency
• Ability to effectively follow through on complex or sensitive issues and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to participate in all required compliance training, including Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), as well as internal and external training programs, meetings, and seminars

• Must pass a background and credit check.
• This is a full-time, non-remote position.

FLSA: Exempt

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