IT SOX Senior Specialist

SummaryThe IT SOX Senior Specialist reports to the Director of Internal Controls and is responsible for the design, implementation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of Allegiant Travel Company’s IT SOX program.

This position interfaces directly with senior leadership, accounting management, IT Security management, process / control owners, external auditors, and Internal Audit.

The IT SOX Senior Specialist will work independently under general supervision and have considerable latitude for identifying and driving projects to completion, exercising independent thought and judgement, and influencing team members across the organization.

Visa Sponsorship AvailableNoMinimum RequirementsCombination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.

Must pass a Criminal Background Check.Education : Bachelor’s Degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Certification : Holds or actively pursuing : CIA, CISA, CISSP.Years of Experience : Minimum five (5) years of experience including public accounting / advisory practices, internal audit, IT Compliance, IT Security, and / or SOX.

Will consider Airline industry and / or hospitality experience in a relevant IT area.

• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, regulatory compliance, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of SOX GRC applications like Workiva or AuditBoard.
• Responsible, flexible, and a motivated self-starter.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and strong sense of teamwork.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact and interface with all levels of management.
• Understanding of organizational interdependencies and cultural nuances; ability to leverage these to build relationships within the organization.
• Ability to cope with organizational complexity and rapid change.Preferred Requirements
• Prior experience within the airline industry and / or hospitality and resorts.
• Masters Degree in MIS, Accounting, or related field.
• Knowledge of airline (FuelPlus, Trax, eMRO) and resort technology applications (Lodging Management System, Point of Sale System), ERP-level applications (SAP and Ariba), SDLC, application controls, and IT governance concepts.Job Duties
• Assists the Internal Controls team with IT SOX program optimization projects, including risk and control matrix rationalization exercises, ITGC design and implementation, and issue identification and remediation.
• Identifies, recommends, and facilitates implementation of necessary improvements to policies / procedures and SOX and IT controls to support corporate priorities, business needs, and compliance programs, and new system implementations.
• Performs root cause analyses and develops and executes remediation efforts of key control failures (identified through ongoing monitoring or by internal or external audit) with business process owners and IT Governance personnel.
• Coordinates with IT SOX program stakeholders regularly, including internal audit, external audit, IT Compliance, and process / control owners.
• Assists with the launch of and act as administrator and champion for soon-to-be implemented SOX GRC platform.
• Champions internal control concepts within IT and throughout the business.
• Researches, identifies, documents, and communicates deficient execution of internal controls, and associated recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly.
• Monitors KPIs including performing tests of controls throughout the year in order to be proactive and identify any issues or opportunities for improvement.
• Works with other departments on an ad hoc basis upon request for assistance with internal control development and / or process improvement and represents the internal controls function on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
• Assists with efforts to train company IT personnel on internal controls concepts.
• Model Allegiant’s customer service standards in personal actions and when providing direction.
• Other duties as assigned.Physical RequirementsThe Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone.

May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts / days in a 24-hour situation.

Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise ( business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations.

Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Essential Services ProviderAllegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies.

Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.EEO Statement