SOX Compliance Analyst Sr

Title:SOX Compliance Analyst Sr

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

We are seeking a Senior SOX Compliance Analyst to join our team and play a key role in ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. In this position, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to maintain the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This is an opportunity to make an impact by promoting risk mitigation, driving operational efficiencies, and supporting regulatory compliance.

• Lead and support the annual SOX compliance program, including planning, risk assessment, scoping, testing, and reporting.
• Conduct walkthroughs and detailed testing of business process and ITGC controls, documenting results in line with professional standards.
• Partner with process owners to identify key controls and assess design effectiveness.
• Evaluate control deficiencies, assist with remediation efforts, and recommend enhancements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including process narratives, risk control matrices (RCMs), flowcharts, and testing evidence.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, responding to requests and inquiries.
• Provide guidance and training to control owners to strengthen SOX awareness and the overall control environment.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Business, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Certifications (Preferred): CPA, CISA, PMP, or similar.

Experience:

• Required: 4+ years of experience in SOX compliance, public accounting, internal audit, or financial analysis/processes.
• Preferred: Experience in public accounting and/or the utility industry.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of SOX requirements, compliance, and remediation processes.
• Ability to analyze risks and communicate findings effectively.

Preferred Knowledge:

• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Financials, PeopleSoft).
• Audit/data analytics tools (ACL, Arbutus, IDEA, Power BI, Tableau).
• Utility industry compliance requirements (e.g., NERC CIP).

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on compliance and risk management.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development and certification support.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.