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Overview
The HR Shared Services SOX & Compliance Staff Business Analyst manages, monitors, and reports on SOX compliance across HR Shared Services — including payroll, benefits, global mobility, and HR data services — partnering with internal audit, finance, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure end-to-end controls are designed, operating, and executed as expected.
This role develops the annual financial and third-party risk assessment process, evaluates financial risks and controls, and builds a risk-based audit plan to assess and strengthen HRSS internal controls, finance activities, and operations. It also ensures data security controls — including systems access policies and access log management — are in place to protect company financial data and the reporting process.
Success in this role requires deep working knowledge of end-to-end HR Shared Services operations and their upstream/downstream impacts across partner organizations, a continuous-improvement mindset, and the ability to work independently through ambiguity — piecing together facts and data to identify compliance and control issues, propose solutions, and drive resolution with partners. The ideal candidate is a subject-matter expert on SOX controls and related compliance requirements, who fosters trust and transparency across HR Shared Services and operates with agility, ownership, and accountability to drive accurate, on-time, compliant outcomes in a large, complex operation.
Responsibilities
- Supports Executive Certifiers and Process Owners in meeting SOX requirements, including risk assessment, control design, and documentation
- Advises Process Owners and Control Owners on control design and SOX documentation requirements and protocols
- Reviews narrative and Risk and Control Matrix documentation updates to ensure compliance requirements are met
- Understands SOX process flows, narratives, and risk/control matrices for business processes and IT platforms relevant to financial reporting
- Ensures Process Owners and Control Owners are prepared for walkthroughs, and leads or attends walkthrough meetings to support as needed
- Supports Process Owners and Control Owners with readiness assessments for process and system changes, partnering with the Technology Compliance team on IT application controls and IT general controls
- Supports Process Owners and Control Owners with finding/deficiency evaluation, documentation, mitigating controls, and action plans; researches, root-causes, and resolves SOX and control issues; evaluates the operational effectiveness of entity-level and business process key controls, recommending changes aligned with Internal Audit and Finance/Accounting needs
- Monitors and escalates upcoming and past-due SOX tasks, including document requests, remediation due dates, and certifications
- Develops testing plans for key controls, reports, spreadsheets, and audits performed by supported partners
- Leads and manages assigned, ad-hoc, and internal/external audit engagements — including records, workers' compensation, and tax filings — coordinating with Finance, Accounting, and Internal Audit on plans, reviews, and validations
- Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate general ledger and tax reporting
- Leads mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture transitions, particularly reviewing and integrating controls and deliverables from acquiring/acquired organizations
- Synthesizes business strategy, external signals, and internal realities across multiple organizations or a large function to help shape strategy and drive execution
- Prioritizes across multiple programs or a large function to keep teams focused on the highest-impact outcomes
- Drives decision clarity by leading tradeoff discussions, recommending execution paths, and ensuring follow-through with stakeholders
Qualifications
Compliance and Technical Knowledge
- Working knowledge of SOX and internal control frameworks
- Awareness of AI risk factors, including the Key High Risk / Key Low Risk framework for classifying AI and agentic tool use in SOX-scoped processes; understanding that high-risk AI-assisted work must remain human-reviewed and auditable, and escalating AI-related control gaps through standard SOX issue resolution — this role operates within, not sets, these requirements
Analytical and Business Analysis Skills
- Analyzes complex business data and makes recommendations for process improvements and solutions within their area of focus, and contributes to the development and proposal of larger-scope solutions
- Advanced knowledge of specific business domains and experience applying data analysis to support business strategies and decision-making
- Strong expertise in business analysis methodologies and tools, including process documentation and mapping, requirements gathering and validation, and data analysis and reporting
- Manages data conversion and validation plans, and their execution, to ensure data integrity during migration or integration across multiple systems
Execution and Innovation
- Skilled in data-informed and AI-assisted analysis to accelerate problem-solving and sharpen the quality of recommendations
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and scale: experimenting with new approaches (including AI), building on and adapting proven practices across programs, and sharing learnings to improve quality, velocity, and business efficiency
- Ability to execute with rigor: surfacing risks and dependencies early, escalating blockers, and communicating program progress and recommendations clearly using data
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to build trusted, collaborative relationships across the organization
- High attention to detail and professionalism; comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, agile environment and navigating ambiguity
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred, with multiple years' experience in large, complex organizations
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
San Diego $156,500 - $212,000
Overview
The HR Shared Services SOX & Compliance Staff Business Analyst manages, monitors, and reports on SOX compliance across HR Shared Services — including payroll, benefits, global mobility, and HR data services — partnering with internal audit, finance, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure end-to-end controls are designed, operating, and executed as expected.
This role develops the annual financial and third-party risk assessment process, evaluates financial risks and controls, and builds a risk-based audit plan to assess and strengthen HRSS internal controls, finance activities, and operations. It also ensures data security controls — including systems access policies and access log management — are in place to protect company financial data and the reporting process.
Success in this role requires deep working knowledge of end-to-end HR Shared Services operations and their upstream/downstream impacts across partner organizations, a continuous-improvement mindset, and the ability to work independently through ambiguity — piecing together facts and data to identify compliance and control issues, propose solutions, and drive resolution with partners. The ideal candidate is a subject-matter expert on SOX controls and related compliance requirements, who fosters trust and transparency across HR Shared Services and operates with agility, ownership, and accountability to drive accurate, on-time, compliant outcomes in a large, complex operation.
Responsibilities
- Supports Executive Certifiers and Process Owners in meeting SOX requirements, including risk assessment, control design, and documentation
- Advises Process Owners and Control Owners on control design and SOX documentation requirements and protocols
- Reviews narrative and Risk and Control Matrix documentation updates to ensure compliance requirements are met
- Understands SOX process flows, narratives, and risk/control matrices for business processes and IT platforms relevant to financial reporting
- Ensures Process Owners and Control Owners are prepared for walkthroughs, and leads or attends walkthrough meetings to support as needed
- Supports Process Owners and Control Owners with readiness assessments for process and system changes, partnering with the Technology Compliance team on IT application controls and IT general controls
- Supports Process Owners and Control Owners with finding/deficiency evaluation, documentation, mitigating controls, and action plans; researches, root-causes, and resolves SOX and control issues; evaluates the operational effectiveness of entity-level and business process key controls, recommending changes aligned with Internal Audit and Finance/Accounting needs
- Monitors and escalates upcoming and past-due SOX tasks, including document requests, remediation due dates, and certifications
- Develops testing plans for key controls, reports, spreadsheets, and audits performed by supported partners
- Leads and manages assigned, ad-hoc, and internal/external audit engagements — including records, workers' compensation, and tax filings — coordinating with Finance, Accounting, and Internal Audit on plans, reviews, and validations
- Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate general ledger and tax reporting
- Leads mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture transitions, particularly reviewing and integrating controls and deliverables from acquiring/acquired organizations
- Synthesizes business strategy, external signals, and internal realities across multiple organizations or a large function to help shape strategy and drive execution
- Prioritizes across multiple programs or a large function to keep teams focused on the highest-impact outcomes
- Drives decision clarity by leading tradeoff discussions, recommending execution paths, and ensuring follow-through with stakeholders
Qualifications
Compliance and Technical Knowledge
- Working knowledge of SOX and internal control frameworks
- Awareness of AI risk factors, including the Key High Risk / Key Low Risk framework for classifying AI and agentic tool use in SOX-scoped processes; understanding that high-risk AI-assisted work must remain human-reviewed and auditable, and escalating AI-related control gaps through standard SOX issue resolution — this role operates within, not sets, these requirements
Analytical and Business Analysis Skills
- Analyzes complex business data and makes recommendations for process improvements and solutions within their area of focus, and contributes to the development and proposal of larger-scope solutions
- Advanced knowledge of specific business domains and experience applying data analysis to support business strategies and decision-making
- Strong expertise in business analysis methodologies and tools, including process documentation and mapping, requirements gathering and validation, and data analysis and reporting
- Manages data conversion and validation plans, and their execution, to ensure data integrity during migration or integration across multiple systems
Execution and Innovation
- Skilled in data-informed and AI-assisted analysis to accelerate problem-solving and sharpen the quality of recommendations
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and scale: experimenting with new approaches (including AI), building on and adapting proven practices across programs, and sharing learnings to improve quality, velocity, and business efficiency
- Ability to execute with rigor: surfacing risks and dependencies early, escalating blockers, and communicating program progress and recommendations clearly using data
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to build trusted, collaborative relationships across the organization
- High attention to detail and professionalism; comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, agile environment and navigating ambiguity
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred, with multiple years' experience in large, complex organizations
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
San Diego $156,500 - $212,000
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- Guidehouse47
- BTI Solutions43
- Citi35
- JPMorganChase31
- Capgemini27
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- Technology & Software113
- Consulting & Professional Services23
- Insurance16
- Manufacturing16
- Electronics & Hardware16
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business systems analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, business administration, or a related field
- Experience eliciting and documenting business and functional requirements from stakeholders
- Proficiency with SQL for querying databases and validating data
- Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, or similar ERP systems
- Ability to create process flow diagrams and use tools like Visio or Lucidchart
- CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile certification preferred for mid-level and senior roles
Tips for Your Business Systems Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to systems vocabulary
Business systems analyst job descriptions vary widely in terminology. Some postings say 'requirements gathering,' others say 'business analysis' or 'process mapping.' Mirror the exact phrasing from each listing in your resume bullets so applicant tracking systems score you accurately.
Document your tool stack clearly
Hiring managers scan for specific tools fast. List your proficiency with software like Jira, Salesforce, SAP, or SQL in a dedicated skills section, not buried in job descriptions. Vague claims like 'familiar with ERP systems' lose out to candidates who name the exact platforms they've configured or supported.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists business systems analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify process improvements you drove
Business systems analyst resumes that win interviews connect your work to measurable outcomes: reduced processing time, fewer manual steps, or systems consolidated. Avoid describing what a project was. Describe what changed after you finished it and who benefited.
Decode job titles before you filter them out
Titles for this role vary more than almost any other. 'IT business analyst,' 'systems analyst,' 'functional analyst,' and 'business process analyst' often describe identical day-to-day work. Search across all these variants so you don't miss relevant openings that use different terminology.
Prepare a process walkthrough for interviews
Most business systems analyst interviews include a scenario where you walk through how you'd analyze a broken or inefficient process. Practice narrating your approach from stakeholder interviews through requirements documentation to solution validation, without skipping the steps where things go sideways.
Business Systems Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most business systems analysts?
The companies hiring the most business systems analysts right now include Guidehouse, BTI Solutions, and Citi, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially strong in financial services, healthcare systems, and large government contractors.
How many business systems analyst jobs are remote?
About 80% of business systems analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the role's document-heavy, meeting-intensive nature that translates well to distributed teams. Sub-specializations in data analysis, system configuration, and requirements writing tend to have the highest share of remote arrangements compared to roles requiring on-site stakeholder workshops or hardware-adjacent systems work.
How do you become a business systems analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in information systems, business, or a related field, then build hands-on experience with requirements gathering, process documentation, and at least one enterprise platform like an ERP or CRM. Earning a certification such as the CBAP or PMI-PBA strengthens your profile for mid-level roles. Many analysts enter the field through adjacent positions in project coordination, data analysis, or IT support before moving into full business systems analyst roles.
How do you get hired as a business systems analyst with little experience?
Focus on roles titled 'junior business analyst' or 'associate systems analyst,' which are structured for candidates still building their requirements and documentation skills. Build a portfolio by documenting a real process improvement, even a personal or volunteer project, using standard tools like process flow diagrams and user story templates. Employers hiring at the entry level consistently prioritize communication skills and structured thinking over years of experience, so demonstrating those concretely in interviews matters more than a long resume.
What does the business systems analyst interview process look like?
Most business systems analyst interviews include an initial screening focused on your background and tool experience, followed by one or two rounds with hiring managers or business stakeholders. A common element is a scenario or case exercise where you walk through how you'd gather requirements, map a process, or resolve a system gap. Senior-level interviews often add a presentation component where you demonstrate past project work. The full process typically runs two to four rounds over a few weeks.
Where can I find and apply to business systems analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to business systems analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search by role, location, or industry to find positions that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits. No detours or redirects, each application goes straight to the employer.
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