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# IT Internal Controls Analyst at AgWest Farm Credit

- **Company:** AgWest Farm Credit
- **Location:** Rocklin, CA / Spokane, WA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/agwestfarmcredit/jobs/4450087009

## Job description

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an IT Internal Controls Analyst II or an IT Internal Controls Analyst III to join our Operations department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters), or Rocklin, California. This full-time position reports to the Senior Internal Controls Analyst and collaborates with management by providing subject matter expertise to design and maintain effective IT controls that support financial, operational, and regulatory needs. This role is additionally responsible for various ICFR Program administrative activities such as risk assessment, scoping, documentation, deficiency assessment and tracking, reporting, and audit coordination.

## Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level II: Typical starting range: $72,600 - $99,900 Full base salary range: $72,600 - $113,600 Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.

Level III: Typical starting range: $80,000 - $110,100 Full base salary range: $80,000 - $142,000 Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

The base salary range for this position in Rocklin, California is:

Level II: Typical starting range: $83,100 - $114,600 Full base salary range: $83,100 - $130,400 Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.

Level III: Typical starting range: $91,500 - $126,600 Full base salary range: $91,500 - $163,000 Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

*Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.

Essential Duties

- ICFR Program Administration:
- Annual and ongoing scoping of IT applications, key reports, and application controls that are in scope for the ICFR Program.
- Document risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts.
- Process quarterly ICFR Program certification activities.
- Coordinate with control owners to lead walkthroughs for internal and external audit.
- Review and document findings as part of the annual SOC-1 review process.
- Assess, document and track control deficiencies throughout the annual audit cycle. Includes coordination with management and audit on remediation actions for identified deficiencies.
- Act as a liaison within the organization with other teams and external auditors on ICFR Program related items to ensure engagement and timely execution.
- Manage and prepare various required ICFR Program reporting deliverables for internal and external parties.
- Prepare and provide training to various audiences on Internal Controls as well as ICFR Program compliance objectives and activities.
- Control Design Consultation:
- Contribute to efforts aimed at improving process efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with control owners to review ICFR documentation and identify areas for control enhancements or documentation improvements.
- Participate in various business initiatives to identify risks and consult on controls for newly implemented processes and applications.
- Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

- AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for conferences, training and/or all-staff or team meetings that fall outside the role's standard travel requirements.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Generally, requires three to five years' progressively responsible experience as an IT Internal Controls Analyst, IT Auditor, or similar role related to internal/external audit practices, preferably supporting financial institution operations
- Advanced understanding of internal controls concepts including the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) internal control framework and the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) act
- Advanced knowledge of IT management practices and processes, IT risks, and SOC1/SOC2 reports with proven experience identifying and evaluating complex business and technology processes to develop internal controls that mitigate IT risks in alignment with organizational risk appetite
- Ability to evaluate cross-functional dependencies, including upstream and downstream impacts
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and ability to structure and solve complex problems
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and manage multiple assignments with competing timelines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

## Preferred Qualifications

- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification strongly preferred
- Knowledge of GAAP and risk assessment principles
- Understanding of project management concepts and experience supporting complex or enterprise-wide initiatives

Workplace Flexibility

- After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend.

## Benefits Offered by AgWest

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
- Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
- 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at:  https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

#LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees will not be sponsored for work authorization, including but not limited to H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or STEM.

Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them.

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it.  Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process.

For more information about the information AgWest Farm Credit collects, please see the [AgWest Farm Credit California Privacy Policy](https://agwestfc.com/docs/default-source/privacy/agwest-employee-privacy-notice-for-ca-job-applicants).

## About AgWest Farm Credit

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Agriculture lending and financial services
- **Target customers**: Farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners, and crop insurance customers (B2B, primarily enterprise and SMB in agriculture)
- **Mission/purpose**: “Champion agriculture by being the most trusted resource to help our customers, employees and their communities thrive.” [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/about/about-us)

## Products & Services
- **Agricultural Loans**: Financing for land, equipment, operating expenses, and capital improvements for all sizes of operations.
- **Crop Insurance**: Risk management products to protect against weather and market volatility.
- **Financial Services**: Patronage dividends (profits returned to customer-owners), business planning, and succession planning.
- **Rural Home Loans**: Mortgage financing for rural properties.
- **Leasing & Other Credit**: Equipment leasing and specialized lending for cooperatives and agribusinesses.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (cooperative; no public market cap)
- **Key Metric**: Approximately $37 billion in total assets (as of early 2025) [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/about/about-us)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of the Farm Credit System (a 110-year-old nationwide network of lending institutions established by Congress in 1916)
- **Growth Signals**: Completed merger in January 2023, operates 58 locations across seven states, paid $7.8 million in charitable contributions in 2025, and returned patronage dividends equivalent to 1.25% of eligible average daily loan balances in 2025. [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Customer-owned cooperative structure**: Profits are returned to borrowers as patronage dividends, lowering total borrowing costs.
- **Deep agricultural expertise**: Over a century of experience serving the agricultural sector, with a diversified portfolio covering hundreds of commodities.
- **Local presence**: 58 physical locations across the West, enabling relationship-based lending and personalized service.
- **Stability of the Farm Credit System**: Backed by a government-sponsored enterprise that ensures reliable credit regardless of economic conditions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Supporting the next generation**: Committed to young, beginning, and small farmers through specialized programs and family succession planning.
- **Community investment**: Advocacy on Capitol Hill for the Farm Bill and active charitable giving to rural communities.
- **Digital and operational efficiency**: Continuing to modernize processes while maintaining a hybrid work environment for employees.

## Why Work Here
- **Workplace flexibility**: Hybrid remote schedules and flexible start times are available depending on position. [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers)
- **Casual dress code**: Jeans are welcome every day.
- **Learning and development**: Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year; Clifton Strengths coaching; internship and trainee programs.
- **Culture of recognition**: Peer-to-peer “Making a Difference” awards ($250 cash), team giving program ($400 per employee to pool for local nonprofits), and corporate charitable match up to $400 per employee per year. [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers/culture)
- **Purpose-driven work**: Employees directly support the agriculture industry and rural communities, with opportunities to visit customer operations.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation and benefits package focused on health and financial well-being.

## Sources
1. [agwestfc.com - About Us](https://www.agwestfc.com/about/about-us)
2. [agwestfc.com - Careers](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers)
3. [agwestfc.com - Culture](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers/culture)
4. [greenhouse.io - Jobs at AgWest Farm Credit](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/agwestfarmcredit)
5. [agwestfc.com - Homepage](https://www.agwestfc.com/)

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