SOX Manager-- GOEDC6042375

The SOX Manager is a highly visible position that involves significant interaction with senior management within the Controller’s organization, as well as regular engagement with our divisions, subsidiaries, external auditors, and accounting teams at Corporate. This role is responsible for executing SOX Program to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. Additionally, the position requires extensive coordination with external auditors on an ongoing basis.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Manage and direct Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) procedures to ensure compliance.
• Oversee the SOX methodology, reporting, and compliance for designated locations, entities, and divisions.
• Assist in SOX 404 compliance efforts, developing appropriate practices and processes to ensure timely completion on an annual basis.
• Assist or execute scoping and scheduling activities for SOX 404 compliance.
• Provide necessary training to testers and other SOX auditors on the SOX program.
• Function as the primary point of contact for queries and address comments from external auditors.
• Facilitate and assist in fraud risk assessments.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit group as necessary, including participating as a guest auditor or reviewing workpapers.
• Assist in the testing and review of COSO Entity Level Controls.
• Monitor and validate the completion of remediation testing for findings.
• Support audit committee and controller organization conferences.
• Assist in managing the audit management system.
• Help develop dashboards that enhance visibility of internal audit and SOX 404 compliance.
• Champion the Accounting and Financial Reporting macro business process.
• Build effective working relationships with Finance, Accounting, and Operations stakeholders.
• Assist in other special projects that improve business processes and add value.

Qualifications

• Big four public accounting experience and/or internal audit experience in a publicly traded company highly preferred
• 10 years of increasing responsibility
• Experience with internal controls, SOX 404 compliance and audit management system
• Experience on working with tableau, a plus
• Outstanding communication skills, combined with strong analytical abilities.
• Position requires frequent coordination and negotiation with various groups from within and outside the company ranging from staff to vice president levels.
• Working knowledge of SEC rules and regulations and of internal accounting control procedures.
• Strong organizational skills required to manage multiple projects from beginning to end.
• Strong project management skills required to enable successful and timely project completion.
• Demonstrate professionalism and the ability to quickly establish personal credibility as well as placing on continuous process improvement, the ability to oversee multiple priorities and maintain a “big picture” focus while understanding the detail.
• Deadline-driven and initiative-taking.
• This position will require flexibility to travel.

Education

• BA/BS in Accounting required
• CPA designation required
• Advanced degree preferred