Location: Toledo,OH, USA
SUMMARY
The Senior Financial Compliance Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) financial compliance efforts. This role includes conducting secondary reviews of financial SOX controls, ensuring audit readiness, and facilitating effective communication between control owners and the audit team. This role will work closely with various stakeholders to uphold and maintain compliance standards, educate on SOX and audit requirements, and provide actionable feedback to improve control documentation and processes prior to being formally audited.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Control Oversight and Review (80%)
* Perform secondary reviews of critical financial SOX controls to meet internal and external audit requirements.
* Assist in the preparation and completion of necessary documentation, including Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) documentation, to ensure the accuracy and completeness of reports used in financial SOX controls.
* Evaluate control processes, identify areas for improvement, and work with teams to implement corrective actions as needed.
* Validate feedback provided to control owners has been implemented satisfactorily and in a timely basis.
* Support the coordination of testing activities and prepare documentation for audit examinations.
Coaching (10%)
* Educate control owners on SOX and audit requirements to enhance compliance understanding across the organization.
* Provide targeted feedback to control owners to improve their documentation practices and ensure alignment with compliance standards.
Communication (10%)
* Serve as a liaison between control owners and auditors, facilitating clear, efficient, and effective communication in both directions.
* Coordinate with internal and external audit teams to address questions, provide documentation, and resolve issues promptly.
Additional Duties:
* Monitor regulatory changes and audit standards to ensure continuous compliance.
* Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of new controls as the organization's financial processes evolve.
* Document findings, support recommendations, and work with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues proactively.
* Prepare reports and presentations on control compliance for senior management.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRAVEL
Some planned and pre-scheduled overnight travel will be expected, as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (required).
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation (preferred).
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial compliance, audit, or related field, with a strong understanding of SOX and internal controls.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex audit requirements into actionable guidance.
* Proficiency in compliance software and tools (e.g., audit management software, data analytics tools); experience with Yardi or other accounting/ERP systems is a plus.
Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
WHAT WE OFFER
* Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
* Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
* Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
* Student Debt Program - we'll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
* Tuition Assistance Program
* Employee Stock Purchase Program - purchase shares at a 15% discount
* Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
* And much more!
ABOUT WELLTOWER
Welltower, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers, and health systems to fund the real estate and infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower, a real estate investment trust ( REIT ), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities, and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at www.welltower.com
Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet