Title:  SOX Compliance Analyst

Job Summary

As a NetApp Senior SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) Analyst, you are part of a team of professionals who plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives for the Finance SOX Compliance Program. Additionally, you will provide consultation on the Sarbanes Oxley Compliance requirements and provide recommendations on key business process and internal controls related to various business processes. Strong process and program management and communication skills, along with strong compliance technical competencies are key to the success in this role.

Job Requirements

· Plan and perform SOX 404 testing and drive compliance of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

· Work cross-functionally to oversee NetApp’s global Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program and implement process improvement initiatives related to SOX compliance program for the Finance organization.

· Ability to design test plans and testing approaches based on risk analysis and collect data to identify root cause of problems.

· Experience in performing process walkthroughs and documenting process narratives and/or process flows.

· Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key control and provide recommendation on Finance business process improvements and efficiencies where appropriate to the cross functional Finance teams.

· Assess for SOX control impact for any identified control deficiencies and monitor/test for remediation efforts with process owners through the SOX Program.

· Execute the quarterly 302 sub-certification process, reporting process, and summarize test results.

· Facilitate audit cycles with external auditors acting as the primary liaison between the auditors and Finance management.

· Strong analytical skills to work both independently and across functional teams

· Agility to be comfortable with working in an unstructured environment.

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization including remotely across Geos.

· Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple deliverables.

· Detail oriented and willingness to roll up sleeves.

· Self-motivating individual who can work independently with some guidance.

Education

· A minimum of 5 years of experience in Auditing or Accounting.

· Experience working with ICFR and SOX compliance, and internal control design and

operations within Finance organization.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent practical experience.

· CPA certification with Big 4 external audit experience is pr