Job Information
Welltower Inc. Manager, IT Compliance in Toledo, Ohio
SUMMARY
The Manager, IT Compliance will be a key subject matter expert responsible for ensuring Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) compliance across Welltowers Information Technology environments and applications. This role involves secondary review of critical ITGCs to ensure they meet audit standards and are ready for distribution to internal and external audit teams for testing procedures. Additionally, the Manager will play an essential role in coaching and educating control owners on SOX requirements and providing continuous support for implementing new systems, processes and procedures in the control environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Control Oversight and Review
- - Conduct secondary management reviews for determined ITGCs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.
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``` - - Prepare and streamline SOX controls in Welltowers corporate environment using Alteryx and other tools to enhance efficiency for control owners.
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``` - - Oversee Information Technology (IT) compliance testing procedures, including sample selection, documentation, and remediation of identified control gaps.
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``` - - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address control issues, ensuring effective resolutions and timely remediation.
Risk Assessment and Compliance Monitoring
- - Perform risk assessments of IT systems and processes, identifying areas of vulnerability and suggesting preventive measures.
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``` - - Monitor compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements, reporting and escalating any non-compliance issues.
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``` - - Assist in periodic control assessments and contribute to overall IT risk management and compliance strategy.
Coaching and Training
- - Educate control owners on audit requirements, focusing on compliance with SOX standards.
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``` - - Develop and deliver training sessions for control owners on best practices in IT compliance and audit preparedness.
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``` - - Provide actionable feedback to control owners to strengthen control execution and readiness for audits.
System Implementations
- - Ensure SOX compliance in new system implementations, overseeing documentation and control implementation to meet auditor review standards.
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``` - - Participate in change management processes to evaluate and approve changes that could impact SOX compliance and ITGCs.
Advisory Services
- - Provide advisory support on SOX control framework optimization, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
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``` - - Collaborate with internal stakeholders on control design and implementation for new and existing IT projects to support continuous improvement.
Communication
- - Serve as an intermediary between control owners and audit teams to facilitate efficient and effective communication in both directions.
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``` - - Prepare and present reports on IT compliance status, audit findings, and remediation progress to 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.
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