SOC Reports Manager

Location: Chicago, IL Description: Our client is currently seeking a SOC Reports Manager 4 Month ContractOn-site

• This position leads the SOC Governance team, responsible for the System and Organization Controls Reports (ex. SOC1, SOC2) prepared and distributed to our clients, which is part of the Global Financial Control teams within the Corporate Controller's Group.
• This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the SOC Governance internal control framework for the corporation as well as developing new reports for new service offerings.
• This involves working with business partners across at all levels of the organization to define the scope of the SOC reports, perform risk assessment and validation of objectives, identify and document key processes and controls, analyze test exceptions and report to management.
• This position provides highly visible exposure into the entire organization, interacting frequently with control owners at all management levels globally, as well as internal and external auditors.

• Leadership and Management
• Develop strong working relationships and open communication with key business stakeholders and external audit
• Lead and mentor a small but highly efficient and high performing team
• Set clear and measurable goals and objectives for the team and individuals, ensuring performance assessments are completed in line with corporate requirements
• Share knowledge through training, mentoring or coaching others

• Assess, implement, and present any required changes as a result of Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements 18 or regulation changes to stakeholders
• Review the risks, control objectives and controls in scope for each SOC Report
• Create/update narrative and risk-control matrix documentation for significant processes including appropriate consideration of key reports and control evidence with information provided by process and control owners
• Partner and communicate with teams across business to move key SOC initiatives forward
• Identify synergies that can be leveraged for SOC Reports and SOX program
• Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance and training regarding SOC program and requirements
• Escalate to and work with business areas to validate and remediate identified exceptions

• Qualified Accountant, ideally with a big 4 accounting firm experience
• At least 7+ years of relevant SOC reporting experience is required
• Experience in financial services preferred
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) and/or an MBA along with demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (e.g., accounting, regulatory compliance, etc.) are preferred

• Strong technical knowledge of Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements
• Self-starter and critical thinker with attention to details that desires a high-profile position
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate, influence, adapt and react positively in a changing and dynamic work environment
• Ability to develop relationships with diverse groups and different levels of financial and operating personnel
• Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, and good business judgment skills are required to meet strict deadlines and manage other projects
• Provides leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication
• Experience with information produced by entity, General Information Technology Controls (GITCs), system interface, and automated / IT dependent controls a plus
• Experience with business processes such as Custody, Hedge Fund Services, Transfer Agency, Fund Accounting, Asset Management, Risk Management Hedging, Derivatives Trading, Securities, Taxes, Compensation, and Benefits a plus.