Sr Sox Analyst

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Sr Sox Analyst to support financial reporting, compliance, and internal control activities for a complex multi-entity environment in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role will play a key part in recurring reporting cycles, regulatory filings, and SOX-related oversight while working closely with cross-functional teams and external auditors. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a solid understanding of internal controls, and the ability to translate detailed financial data into accurate reporting and actionable insights.Responsibilities:• Drive timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while helping produce internal financial statements, external filings, and regulatory submissions across multiple reporting entities.• Review and interpret complex financial information to prepare reconciliations, journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules that strengthen reporting accuracy and control compliance.• Manage SOX-related testing and internal control assessments by identifying control gaps, documenting findings, and partnering with stakeholders to support remediation efforts.• Collaborate with business partners, accounting teams, and external auditors to resolve reporting questions, validate supporting documentation, and maintain consistent compliance with reporting requirements.• Prepare management reports, presentations, and analytical summaries that communicate operating results, emerging issues, and recommendations for process improvement.• Monitor changes in accounting guidance, regulatory expectations, and reporting rules to help ensure ongoing compliance and appropriate application within the organization.• Contribute to special initiatives such as system enhancement testing, ad hoc financial analysis, and projects focused on improving reporting efficiency and control effectiveness.• Provide guidance to less experienced analysts when needed, including sharing technical knowledge, reviewing work, and supporting development within the team.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.• At least 3 years of experience in financial accounting, audit, SOX compliance, or financial reporting, preferably within a multi-entity or highly regulated environment.• Demonstrated knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, internal controls, control testing, and audit support practices.• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify reporting or control issues, and recommend practical solutions.• Experience working with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes as well as external or regulatory reporting requirements.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, leadership, and external auditors.Job typePerm