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Sr IT Internal Controls & SOX Compliance Analyst

Potential with Quanex
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
$105,000 - $130,000 USD yearly

We Offer You!

  • Competitive Salary
  • Excellent Bonus Potential
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
  • Charitable Contribution Match Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Wellness/Fitness Resources
  • Training & Professional Development
  • 401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

 What’s attractive about the Sr. IT Internal Controls and SOC Compliance Analyst position?

  • Ability to influence and impact the business by ensuring compliance
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
  • Work with leaders within the business from around the globe

 What Success Looks Like:

  • Support the execution of IT SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, and remediation.
  • Perform IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, focusing on access management, change management, IT operations, and backup/recovery processes.
  • Evaluate IT application controls (ITACs) and automated controls to ensure they meet SOX and internal audit requirements (e.g., ERP user validations, functional Segregation of Duties, etc.)
  • Identify control deficiencies and provide recommendations for remediation, tracking issues to resolution.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify IT and business risks that could impact the organization’s compliance posture.
  • Work with process owners to implement controls that mitigate identified risks while improving the efficiency of IT processes.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in IT governance and compliance frameworks. Assist in the design, implementation, and enforcement of IT policies, standards, and procedures to maintain a robust control environment.
  • Ensure IT processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies, and frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001).
  • Monitor and report the status of IT control testing, remediation efforts, and compliance activities to management.
  • Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings, risks, and control effectiveness.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership on SOX compliance initiatives, risks, and any emerging compliance trends.
  • Educate IT and business teams on the importance of internal controls, compliance requirements, and SOX regulations.
  • Provide guidance and training on IT control implementation and compliance best practices.

Your Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • 6+ years of experience in IT audit, IT compliance, SOX compliance, or internal controls.
  • Strong understanding of SOX requirements, IT General Controls (ITGC), and IT Application Controls (ITAC).
  • Familiarity with control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, COSO, or ISO 27001.
  • Experience with ERP systems, IT infrastructure, and security-related controls.
  • Ability to analyze complex processes and identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
  • Proficiency with tools and software for control testing, documentation, and reporting (e.g., GRC tools).
  • Professional certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is preferred.
  • Knowledge of IT risk management, cloud-based systems, and cybersecurity frameworks is preferred.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is preferred.

    The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $130,000 with bonus potential.

     About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

    Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.