Systems Risk & Controls Analyst

Sun Communities

Full-time - Mid Level

Real Estate

About the position

The Systems Risk & Controls Analyst at Sun Communities is responsible for planning and coordinating activities within the Enterprise Systems Management Team to ensure that control activities are performed timely and as designed. This role involves overseeing compliance with IT general controls, assisting in the design and implementation of system controls, and preparing for audit testing activities. The analyst will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective risk mitigation and continuous improvement in system controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with IT general controls and audit requirements for enterprise systems.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and execution of enterprise system controls.
• Collaborate with Enterprise System Managers to ensure smooth operation of implemented systems and ensure system controls are designed to effectively mitigate risk.
• Prepare for annual audit testing activities and liaise with other stakeholders to collect, consolidate, and organize documentation in support of satisfying audit requests.
• Prepare and present audit reports to senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Identify and assess system risks, including risk from a segregation of duties perspective, and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Assist with preparation of and track management's response to audit findings; actively track remediation efforts to resolution.
• Collaborate with leadership on compliance-related opportunities and findings and present suggestions and proposals.
• Establish and sustain governance tools and processes within the Enterprise Systems Team to help system control owners implement, validate, and actively manage controls in the areas of access management, change management, and segregation of duties.
• Collaborate with system managers to build programs focused on continuous improvement from a risk, controls, and best practices standpoint across all Sun enterprise systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting or related field.
• 5 years Systems Administration, IT Audit, and/or system support roles.
• 3 years IT audits in public companies.
• Certification in one or more auditing frameworks (CISA or equivalent).
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Proficient understanding of IT frameworks and standards like COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, and ITIL.
• Experience in auditing various business systems, including ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR, CIPA, etc.) and industry standards for cybersecurity and data protection.
• Ability to think creatively and identify long-term solutions to complex matters.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new software systems, technologies and methodologies quickly.
• Must have flexibility to respond to business needs during non-business hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options.
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans.
• On-Site Fitness Center with Free Personal Training & Group Fitness Classes.
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life.
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Identity Theft Insurance.
• Legal Assistance Plan.
• Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support for further education.
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members at SunRV Resorts.
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts.
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child.
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty.