Manager, IT Compliance (Finance)

SUMMARY

The Manager, IT Compliance will be a key subject matter expert responsible for ensuring Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) compliance across Welltower's Information Technology environments and applications. This role involves secondary review of critical ITGCs to ensure they meet audit standards and are ready for distribution to internal and external audit teams for testing procedures. Additionally, the Manager will play an essential role in coaching and educating control owners on SOX requirements and providing continuous support for implementing new systems, processes and procedures in the control environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Control Oversight and Review

• Conduct secondary management reviews for determined ITGCs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.
• Prepare and streamline SOX controls in Welltower's corporate environment using Alteryx and other tools to enhance efficiency for control owners.
• Oversee Information Technology (IT) compliance testing procedures, including sample selection, documentation, and remediation of identified control gaps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address control issues, ensuring effective resolutions and timely remediation.

Risk Assessment and Compliance Monitoring

• Perform risk assessments of IT systems and processes, identifying areas of vulnerability and suggesting preventive measures.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements, reporting and escalating any non-compliance issues.
• Assist in periodic control assessments and contribute to overall IT risk management and compliance strategy.

Coaching and Training

• Educate control owners on audit requirements, focusing on compliance with SOX standards.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for control owners on best practices in IT compliance and audit preparedness.
• Provide actionable feedback to control owners to strengthen control execution and readiness for audits.

System Implementations

• Ensure SOX compliance in new system implementations, overseeing documentation and control implementation to meet auditor review standards.
• Participate in change management processes to evaluate and approve changes that could impact SOX compliance and ITGCs.

Advisory Services

• Provide advisory support on SOX control framework optimization, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on control design and implementation for new and existing IT projects to support continuous improvement.

Communication

• Serve as an intermediary between control owners and audit teams to facilitate efficient and effective communication in both directions.
• Prepare and present reports on IT compliance status, audit findings, and remediation progress to senior management.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Some planned and pre-scheduled overnight travel will be expected, as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT compliance, audit, or SOX-related fields.
• Professional certifications (such as CISA, CIA, or CPA) are preferred.
• Proficiency with IT compliance tools and data analysis software (e.g., Alteryx).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in an IT context.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train and coach stakeholders on compliance best practices.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we'll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real estate and infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower, a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at www.welltower.com

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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)

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