SOX Governance Manager

As a leading regional bank, SouthState has been providing financial solutions to individuals, families, and businesses in the Southeast for more than 100 years. SouthState team members strive to create remarkable experiences while building meaningful and lasting relationships. We are proud to be a reflection of the communities we serve, and our team members share core values that make SouthState a great place to bank, and a great place to work.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

The SOX Governance Manager is an integral part of the SOX Compliance program at SouthState Bank. The SOX Governance Manager will be responsible for managing and executing SouthState Bank's Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) annual compliance program. This role requires strong experience in SOX compliance and involves coordinating with internal and external auditors, and working closely with the business units and IT to design internal controls, identify control gaps and develop remediation plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the SOX compliance program, ensuring adherence to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify key controls for financial reporting processes.
• Design and document internal controls, ensuring they are aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Identify control gaps and deficiencies, and work with process owners to develop and track remediation plans.
• Monitor and report on the status of remediation activities to senior management.
• Liaise with external auditors to support their audit and review procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on SOX requirements and internal control best practices.
• Stay current with changes in regulatory requirements and industry practices related to SOX compliance.

COMPETENCIES

• Experience with risk assessment, control design, and control testing methodologies.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (CPA, CIA or CISA certification preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in SOX compliance, external audit or internal audit, with a focus on leading audit teams related to publicly traded companies.

• Specific Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, particularly Section 404 and a strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Preferred Qualifications: Big 4 or PCAOB experience preferred

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training; New employee orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens and documents. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer. This can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred. Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed.

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