What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, SOX & Internal Controls position at GLOVIS America, Inc.?
About GLOVIS America Inc.
GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.
Summary
The Manager, SOX & Internal Controls is responsible for leading and continuously enhancing the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program in alignment with the COSO framework. This role partners closely with the Head of Financial Compliance to conduct a risk assessment, control design, implementation, testing, and ongoing monitoring, ensuring a robust, sustainable, and efficient internal control framework. The Manager serves as a key point of contact for Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, driving control effectiveness, enabling process improvements, and fostering a strong risk-aware culture across the organization. The role is accountable for audit readiness, proactive identification and remediation of control deficiencies, and the ongoing optimization of the SOX program through continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
$101,000 - $113,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)
Benefits Of Working At GLOVIS America Inc.
Physical Requirements
Working and Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.
Summary
The Manager, SOX & Internal Controls is responsible for leading and continuously enhancing the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program in alignment with the COSO framework. This role partners closely with the Head of Financial Compliance to conduct a risk assessment, control design, implementation, testing, and ongoing monitoring, ensuring a robust, sustainable, and efficient internal control framework. The Manager serves as a key point of contact for Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, driving control effectiveness, enabling process improvements, and fostering a strong risk-aware culture across the organization. The role is accountable for audit readiness, proactive identification and remediation of control deficiencies, and the ongoing optimization of the SOX program through continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day execution of the Company’s SOX (K-SOX) and ICFR program, ensuring timely delivery of compliance activities aligned with audit timelines
- Support governance of the internal control framework, including risk assessment, control design, implementation, testing, and ongoing monitoring
- Maintain and enhance Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) to reflect evolving business processes, systems, and organizational changes
- Execute/oversee control testing activities (Design & Implementation and Operating Effectiveness), including review of results and documentation
- Coordinate with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to strengthen control effectiveness and support a risk-aware culture
- Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors, managing walkthroughs, testing, and audit inquiries
- Identify control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate remediation efforts with process owners
- Support oversight of IT General Controls (ITGC) and automated controls impacting financial reporting
- Providing technical guidance to team members on RCM, control design (D&I), and testing (TOE), and supporting team capability building
- Review SOX workpapers and control documentation to ensure audit-quality standards, consistency, and technical accuracy
- Advise process owners and management on internal control design, documentation standards, and remediation requirements, promoting consistent understanding of SOX and ICFR expectations
- Prepare periodic management reporting on audit status, control effectiveness, and risk exposure
- Support continuous improvement of SOX methodologies, including enhancements to documentation, testing approaches, and governance practices
- Contribute to cross-functional risk management and compliance initiatives to strengthen the overall control environment
- Assist in monitoring entity-level controls
$101,000 - $113,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)
Benefits Of Working At GLOVIS America Inc.
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
- Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
- Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
- 401(k) with Generous Matching
- Referral Bonuses*
- Auto Allowance*
- Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
- Discretionary Bonuses*
- Tuition Reimbursement*
- Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP) required
- Strong knowledge of SOX and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), including hands-on experience across the full SOX lifecycle (RCM, D&I, TOE) required
- Experience managing SOX compliance programs required
- Experience in ERM & COSO preferred
- Experience in Corporate Governance and Fraud Investigations preferred
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- 7 - 10 Years of Direct Experience in SOX/ICFR and/or Internal Audit Required
- 8 - 13 Years of Direct Experience Preferred
- External Audit and/or Accounting Experience Preferred
- 1 - 3 years of Supervisory Experience Required
- CPA, CISA, or CIA Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
- Possibility of domestic travel - 10%
- Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
- Lift up to 10lbs
- Carry up to 10lbs
- Stand/walk
Working and Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
- This position will be located in the Irvine, CA office
- Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email
Salary : $101,000 - $113,000