Manager - Internal Controls

Overview

Manage SOX compliance, internal controls, and integration for acquisitions and ERP projects.

Key Responsibilities

• sox compliance
• control implementation
• risk assessment
• remediation tracking
• audit coordination
• metrics reporting

Tasks

-Responsibility for specified areas of internal controls across the consolidated entity; no direct reports -Support segregation of duties, access and other reviews of control documentation. -Manage the end-to-end SOX compliance cycle for business process controls, including planning, documentation, scoping, risk assessments, and remediation tracking -Lead control implementation efforts at newly acquired entities and during ERP/system integrations -Deliver training and guidance to control owners to promote understanding and accountability for SOX compliance -Conduct walkthroughs and evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across key processes -Establishing and maintaining internal control policies for the global organization -Perform root cause analysis and impact assessments for control issues; develop and monitor remediation plans -Partner with process owners to advise on control design changes due to business process updates, system implementations, or regulatory changes -Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support testing and ensure timely resolution of control deficiencies -Review SOC 1 reports from third-party service providers and assess user control considerations -Work with business process owners to ensure that exceptions from SOX testing are adequately remediated and re-tested in a timely manner; -Maintain and update SOX documentation (e.g., risk and control matrices, flowcharts, control certifications) in line with COSO and PCAOB standards -Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize control activities across the organization -Prepare program updates and metrics for senior management and Audit Committee reporting

Requirements

• sox
• excel
• oracle cloud
• workiva
• cpa
• coso

What You Bring

-4+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or external audit; public accounting experience a plus -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software with emphasis on excel skills. Experience with Oracle Cloud and Workiva applications preferred -Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams -Experience in a manufacturing or decentralized environment preferred -Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CIA preferred -Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business -Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO), SOX Sections 302 and 404, and US GAAP -Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills

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About Astec

-Founded with a vision to provide innovative equipment solutions to the construction industry. -A leader in the design and manufacturing of equipment for road building, aggregate processing, and energy sectors. -Delivers reliable, durable machinery that helps build infrastructure and energy projects around the world. -Known for pioneering technologies in asphalt mixing, crushing, screening, and environmental solutions. -Astec's commitment to product innovation has shaped major projects globally, from highways to power plants. -Throughout its history, Astec has led with a forward-thinking approach to sustainability in construction. -The company’s diverse portfolio spans across infrastructure development, industrial energy solutions, and more. -Astec’s impact can be seen in projects that range from municipal infrastructure to global energy plants.

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