Senior, IT Controls and Compliance

Job Description

Job Title: Senior, IT Controls and Compliance

Posting Start Date: 3/13/26

Job Description:

Position Information

$68,640 - $114,660

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Administer and monitor the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) activities to ensure Information Technology (IT) General Controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively.

Key Accountabilities

• Run the day-to-day activities for IT SOX compliance. This primarily includes collaborating with IT owners to ensure all IT General Controls (e.g - Access Management, Change Management, Logical Security, etc.) are designed and operating effectively for key in-scope systems.
• Ensure IT controls are submitted and completed timely by IT owners
• Maintain complete listing and monitor changes of key reports
• Document management’s response and review of the internal controls of our key third party Service Organizations through review of SOC 1 reports
• Develop strong relationships with IT and business process owners in coordinating SOX compliance
• Review and assess control deficiencies, develop remediation plans and determine adequacy of mitigating controls.
• Serve as liaison with external/internal auditors to manage auditor request list for control testing and resolve questions on relevant IT control matters
• Schedule and administer walkthrough and system observation meetings with internal and external auditors
• Serve as administrator of the Company’s SOX compliance platform / database (AuditBoard) for IT controls.
• Identify areas where internal controls can be optimized (e.g., shift toward preventive automated controls)
• Participate in special projects and initiatives upon management request, including those that would optimize the effectiveness of existing business applications, technologies and systems and build efficiencies/improvements into current business processes
• Work on ad-hoc projects as needed.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong knowledge of auditing, internal controls, risk assessment and SOX related activities
• Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders, management and external professionals (i.e. auditors)
• Strong knowledge of ITGCs and IT systems (SAP, Hyperion, PowerPlan applications a plus)
• Full, end-to-end ownership of assignments including, proactively engaging appropriate members to jointly resolve issues and communicate results
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making
• Prior experience working with AuditBoard and SAP a plus

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred; CIA or CISA a plus
• 5\+ years of relevant accounting or auditing experience required.
• Prior public accounting and/or internal audit experience a strong preference.
• Prior experience working in the utility industry a plus.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates