***HYBRID OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE***

Title:

SOX Manager

Industry:

Medical Device

Location:

Wayne, PA (3-times a week on-site)

Hello! A publicly traded, S&P 500 medical device company is looking to add a SOX Manager as the current person in this role is transitioning to another role within the company. They are looking for someone to grow within the organization over the next few years and the Sr. Director will likely be promoted within the next 2-3 years, creating a succession plan for the person in this role. This company has a state of the art HQ and is one of the most well known companies in the area. Please see below for a job description and list of qualifications:

Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Sr. Director of Internal Audit (SDIA), the Audit Manager (AM) coordinates the SOX program at Teleflex as well as assist with other Internal Audit reviews. This includes providing guidance, supervision, and assistance to Teleflex Internal Audit Department (TIAD) staff involved in performing SOX related audit work. The AM ensures that the TIAD’s executed SOX work appropriately evaluates the internal control environment for financial reporting purposes. The AM reviews the work of others and presents findings & recommendations in meetings and formal reports. The AM interfaces with the External Audit Team (PwC) and may be responsible for some direct assistance hours to External Audit Team.

• Assists the SDIA in planning/organizing TIAD SOX related activities including

(a) preparing the annual SOX Plan,

(b) scheduling and assigning work to meet targeted completion dates, and

(c) determining resource needs.

• Ensures maintenance of high departmental standards and quality of SOX audit work by

(a) executing and continuously improving the Internal Audit department’s protocols

(b) reviewing and approving work/audit programs and time budgets,

(c) reviewing and evaluating work papers (w/p’s) for completed projects to be certain that adequate documentation has been gathered and that the w/p’s document and provide an adequate basis for reporting,

(d) ensuring appropriate conclusions are reached based on the work performed, and

(e) reviewing draft audit reports in connection with w/p’s to assure full and complete reporting in a professional manner.

• Interacts with other Teleflex departments to execute the SOX program, including heavy interaction with corporate accounting and PwC, external auditors.
• Coordinates audit and project activities with other departments to secure resources needed to evaluate controls, conduct testing & complete SOX program.
• Recommends and drives process improvement enhancements in the management of the Sox program.
• Provides guidance to control owners relating to areas for improvement in the design or execution of SOX controls.
• Maintains the SAD listing –listing of open deficiencies related to financial reporting. Completes a regular, periodic follow-up on open SAD items, including recommendations to ensure timely and adequate corrective actions have taken place.
• Manages the day-to-day relationship of co-source auditor(s) in the completion of ITGC control testing to ensure timely completion of work and within defined budgets for activities.
• Oversees SOX program team members; provides supervision, feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics
• 5 years five years of progressive experience with public accounting audits OR internal audits for a publicly traded company
• Experience within a public accounting firm starting in 2015 or more recent
• Experience with a software such as SAP, AuditBoard, Alteryx, HFM or Trintech

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Life sciences industry experience
• CIA, CPA, CMA, CISA and/or CFE certification

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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