Internal Controls Manager

Description

• Collaborating cross-functionally to support the evolving SOX landscape and drive process improvement, serving as a strategic advisor to the company.
• Participating in annual and interactive SOX planning and scoping activities to understand significant changes in the SOX environment.
• Evaluating audit findings, identifying control gaps and deficiencies, and collaborating with SOX leadership to prepare impact assessments and remediation plans. Reporting and coordinating the remediation plan with relevant stakeholders.
• Taking ownership of assigned process areas, gaining a comprehensive grasp of business process activities, controls, relevant company policies, and external accounting and reporting guidelines, and acting as a subject matter authority for each area.
• A customer service approach to help business process owners navigate the SOX program, particularly with non-accounting business partners.
• Providing end-to-end business knowledge and expertise to assist in SOX readiness activities and the maturation of the SOX program.
• Assessing and documenting new projects, processes, and systems that impact SOX, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Leading process walkthroughs, tests of design (TOD), and tests of effectiveness (TOE) to evaluate compliance with internal controls and implementation.
• Partnering with the business to ensure up-to-date, accurate, and properly handled SOX documentation, including flowcharts and controls.
• Working with existing functional teams within the organization to review current processes, identify risk areas and areas for improvement, and design controls to mitigate risk and exposure, thereby minimizing operational surprises.

Requirements

• A solid understanding and experience with key business processes, including Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements and US GAAP.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling effective interaction and collaboration with cross-functional and remote teams.
• Critical thinking and self-starting qualities, along with strong leadership and project management capabilities to lead projects through a fast-paced life cycle.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
• Preferred consulting/Big 4 experience.
• Previous experience supporting a company's SOX program and crafting and implementing a system of internal controls, including experience in a large-scale management-led SOX organization.
• The ability to quickly establish strong working relationships with internal departments, including those in international locations, IT personnel, internal and external auditors.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to build relationships across the organization.
• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement through change.
• A solid background in public company SOX compliance requirements, accounting, and finance processes, including a strong understanding of control design and operational efficiency concepts.
• Self-motivation, change management skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Thriving in a high-growth and challenging environment, you should possess strong multitasking, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with financial systems and their relation to reviewing and improving internal controls.
• 5+ years of related audit and accounting experience, preferably in both public accounting and private industry.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance