COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Requistion Number : 25469

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nations premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800 distribution points across the United States.

Job Summary

The Manager of Internal Controls and Compliance is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the companys internal control framework to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and other applicable regulations. This role focuses on risk assessment, deficiency management, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance control processes and mitigate financial reporting risks. The Manager will execute control testing, provide guidance on process improvements, and ensure compliance with new and evolving requirements. With advanced knowledge of internal controls, GAAP and COSO, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills, this role will provide critical support during internal and external audits as well as expertise to the business regarding internal controls and SOX compliance. Success in this position requires strong leadership, project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to influence across departments.

Key Characteristics

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the companys internal controls framework to ensure compliance with SOX and regulatory standards. This includes conducting risk assessments to identify key controls, addressing control gaps, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective remediation plans.
• Oversee periodic testing of internal controls and prepare comprehensive reports on findings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with regulatory requirements. Regularly communicate compliance status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Manage and mentor a team of business professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Provide guidance on control-related projects, promote professional growth, and ensure the team operates at a high-performance level.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, such as IT, Internal Audit, and Finance, to ensure controls are seamlessly integrated across business processes. Facilitate external audits by coordinating control testing activities and addressing audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline control processes and enhance compliance efficiency. Utilize tools like BlackLine to optimize account reconciliations and develop QA / QC monitoring procedures to ensure sustainable compliance practices.
• Lead compliance-related projects, including system implementations and changes to financial reporting processes. Ensure projects are delivered on time, align with business objectives, and meet compliance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Preferred Requirements

AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.