Internal Controls and Project Manager

The Internal Controls and Project Manager will be responsible for the business process side of the company’s SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, control design and related documentation, coordination with internal and external auditors, and remediation activities. Additionally, this role will assist with managing special projects such as system implementations, process re-engineering, and partnering with finance and/or cross functional teams to execute solutions to challenging issues. The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who has relevant prior experience (such as SOX and/or Audit) and is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This position reports directly to the Director, Accounting and SOX PMO and your work will have an impact on the future success of this rapidly growing company.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be part of the team, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the internal control environment with SOX compliance and ensure successful outcomes for high priority projects
• Work collaboratively with control owners to document business process SOX risk assessments, design internal controls, update process flowcharts, schedule and lead control walkthroughs, assess and remediate control deficiencies, and maintain the risk and control matrix
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders as they address control deficiencies or make significant process changes (ie implementation of new systems)
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with cross functional process owners and stakeholders to increase awareness of the importance of risks and controls
• Assist with managing significant projects such as system implementations and integrations, including coordinating with external and internal stakeholders, developing, maintaining and driving project plans, and reporting status to executives
• As needed, prepare control training materials to help educate those responsible for performing control activities
• As needed, review policies and/or provide recommendations to policy owners on enhancement opportunities
• Participate in non-SOX operational process improvements, including some administrative Treasury responsibilities initially and in other areas as needed
• Live by the DO values including:
• DO BOLD: We think big, bold, and scrappy.
• DO FAST: We operate with a bias for action.
  

Experience

What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:

• 6-10 years or more of relevant experience – prior public accounting (Big 4) experience a plus, external or internal audit experience a plus
• Experience with project management required
• Experience with leading, planning, scoping, and reporting for a full year SOX program in current or previous roles required
• Experience with system implementations and/or Treasury process a plus
  
  

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field
• Experienced user of software such as G Suite (docs, sheets and slides), PowerPoint, NetSuite, Coupa, AuditBoard, FloQast or similar tool, and Visio or Lucid Charts
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, curiosity to learn, and enthusiasm for change
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task and clearly communicate status
• High degree of attention to detail
• Professional certification such as PMP, CPA, CIA or other preferred
• Strong skills and discipline to work independently and with a high degree of autonomy in a remote/hybrid work environment where collaboration with others is primarily accomplished within a written (Slack/Email) and video conferencing (Google Meet/Zoom) environment.
  
  

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000 courses to support their continued growth and development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is $116,000 - $140,000 based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and recognize that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products to serve our customers. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
• This is a hybrid role, you will be asked to go into our Broomfield CO office one day a week.