SOx Analyst

About Brookline Bank, a division of Beacon Bank & Trust

Since 1871, Brookline Bank, a division of Beacon Bank & Trust, has built a legacy of consistent financial strength, trust, outstanding banking services, and strong customer relationships. Today, we have 28 branches that deliver an expanding array of valuable banking and financial services geared to helping individuals and businesses manage their finances. As a trusted financial resource to our customers, it's our everyday commitment to do more, deliver more, and exceed expectations.

What is Brookline Bank’s most valuable asset? Our employees! That's why we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits which includes a matching 401k. We pride ourselves on hiring candidates that embrace our Core Four Values: Adaptability, Accountability, Leadership, and Teamwork. Brookline Bank provides a great working environment that offers opportunities for advancement.

Principal Objective:

The SOx Analyst supports all entities under Beacon Bank, a $23B Northeast Regional Bank, with its compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by supporting the design, implementation and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting. The SOx Analyst will collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external auditors to assess risk, evaluate controls and drive continuous improvement in financial compliance processes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the SOx Manager in ensuring the Company’s SOx documentation is reflective of the current internal control environment for financial reporting.
• Support annual walkthroughs and control testing in coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Assists in updating process documentation (e.g., narratives, flowcharts, risk/control matrices) throughout the year and the completion of the annual risk assessment.
• Tracks and analyzes identified SOx deficiencies.
• Works with the business lines for developing controls to new processes or emerging risks.
• Support management in quarterly SOx procedures in conjunction with financial reporting.
• Provide support for special projects, including risk assessments, control rationalization, and automation initiatives.
• Performs targeted reviews over various areas of the bank to identify potential SOx key controls

Job Specifications (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required):

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit or a relevant accounting/finance role.
• Foundational knowledge of SOx requirements, COSO Framework, and internal control best practices.
• Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, data analysis, computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio), time management, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with automated controls and IT General Controls (preferred)
• Familiarity with Archer (preferred)
• Analytical and conceptual ability to identify issues, balance risks, and recommend course of action.
• Ability to multitask and work independently on initiatives.

Behavioral Skills

• Consistently demonstrate behaviors associated with Brookline Bancorp’s Core Four values: adaptability, accountability, leadership, and teamwork.