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Job Description

Senior Associate SOX IT Controls

The Enterprise Reporting Controls & Governance Group is responsible for Comerica's compliance with the provisions of Section 404 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("SOX"), and ultimately, providing certification that our internal control environment is operating effectively. The group reports administratively to the Chief Accounting Officer and works closely with key stakeholders across business units, corporate functions, technology, and the second and third lines of defense.

The ITGC Sr Associate is responsible for comprehensive reviews of IT processes to ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place and operating effectively.

Position Responsibilities:

+ Perform/actively participate in the walkthrough of significant IT processes and ensure SOX documentation is accurate and reflects relevant risk, key controls, and current process.

+ Assist in identifying key risks and controls, controls optimization, including the configuration of controls around, business process and within IT environments.

+ Collaborate with IT partners to review SOX documentation (risk control matrices, narratives, flowcharts) and identify areas where control enhancements and/or documentation improvements are needed.

+ Complete and/or review SOX testing for key general IT controls (ITGCs), IT application controls (ITACs), critical interfaces, and key reports/spreadsheet identified in the walkthrough process.

+ Research and assess deficiencies identified and work with process owners to identify an appropriate solution. Follow-up on remediation activities to verify appropriate resolution.

+ Assess vendor SOC 1 report to ensure appropriate controls are identified and operating effectively.

+ Act as a change agent for continual improvement of the internal control environment.

Job Specific Knowledge/Skills:

+ Eligible for CISA, CISSP, CIA exam; professional certification holders preferred.

+ Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, time management, project management, and analytical skills.

+ Solid IT background preferred (Windows, UNIX, SQL server/Oracle database, Workday, etc.)

+ Experience with Microsoft Office, including Access and VISIO.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree OR 4 years of relevant experience

+ 2 years of experience in public accounting, large company IT or internal audit, risk consulting and/or leading

+ 1 year of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications

+ Preferred CISSP certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

+ Preferred CIA certification (Certified Internal Auditor)

About Comerica

We know our employees are critical to our overall success and we are dedicated to investing in their future. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to recognize and reward individual performance, as well support health, well-being, development and security for our colleagues and their family. Total Rewards consists of cash compensation, development and flexible benefit programs designed to meet individual needs today and in the future. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and our programs are reviewed regularly to ensure each remain competitive. We are proud to offer benefits such as health and welfare programs, strong retirement benefits, and generous paid time off programs. You and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children, can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) and pension, income protection benefits such as life insurance, AD&D, and supplemental health programs to offset unexpected health care expenses. We also have a variety of time off programs for things like vacation, sick time, disability, and parental leave. Eligibility for some programs varies based on employment status and tenure.

Upon offer, Comerica conducts a comprehensive background and fingerprint check. Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI and may be subscribed in the FBI's Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background ("RAP Back") service, which provides ongoing notification to the Company of any updates to your criminal history.

NMLS certification requirement: where applicable, a favorable background check screening, credit check, fingerprint check, and NMLS certification is required in accordance with the SAFE Act.

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned into three major business segments; the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica's colleagues focus on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.

Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer-disability/veteran