Internal Controls and SOX Governance Senior Manager

Job Overview Summary:

The Senior Manager, North America and Corporate, Internal Controls and SOX Governance, is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of SOX compliance program, and driving continuous improvement of operational, compliance, and technology internal controls and processes. This role requires an advanced knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act’s requirements, risk management practices, control design, implementation, and effectiveness monitoring, policy management, coordination with internal and external assurance providers, and be able to promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness within the organization.

The Senior Manager, North America and Corporate, Internal Controls and SOX Governance will support management in the implementation of action plans to address internal control deficiencies, ensuring compliance with relevant financial reporting requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage the company's SOX compliance program for North America and Corporate, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of internal control procedures to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
• Ensure SOX documentation is up to date for critical processes.
• Coordinate the annual SOX risk assessment and scoping, identifying key controls and ensuring appropriate documentation process narratives and internal controls.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process.
• Drive remediation plans for control deficiencies, identifying root causes, and ensuring timely resolution of any identified gaps.
• Prepare SOX compliance reports & metrics for senior management.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive framework for operational compliance, including policies, procedures, and processes that support the organization’s overall compliance goals.
• Work closely with various departments to design, implement, and maintain controls that mitigate operational and financial risks.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with operational policies, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring that the company adheres to best practices.
• Advise and support business leaders on the design, implementation, and operation of internal controls and compliance measures.
• Assist in managing the company's response to regulatory inquiries and investigations, as necessary.
• Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on SOX compliance, internal controls, and operational risk management best practices.
• Promote a strong compliance culture throughout the organization by regularly communicating the importance of compliance and internal controls.
• Monitor emerging risks that may impact the organization’s internal controls environment.
• Lead or participate in special projects as needed.
• Exceptionally organized and strong at execution, follow-up, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate in a matrix/global organization effectively.
• Ability to respond to rapidly changing and at times conflicting priorities.
• Able to keep pace and meet deadlines in a timely manner without compromising accuracy.
• High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand interdependence and the big picture.
• Preferred multilingual.

Minimum Skills Required:

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Active CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including a combination of public accounting (minimum of 2 years with a Big 4 firm) and publicly traded company experience is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising and developing professional staff.
• Minimum of 3 years of combined related experience in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of internal controls and SOX compliance at a Big 4 accounting firm and / or publicly traded company.
• Solid understanding of SOX testing methodologies, risk assessment practices and the PCAOB requirements and COSO framework.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and influencing skills to drive internal controls strategy and partnerships across the company.
• Strong project management and data analysis skills and strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Expertise in planning, project management and analysis.
• Strong work ethic and capacity, ability to work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and commitment.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects within a complex operational environment.
• Advanced understanding of financial and business processes and the risks surrounding those processes.
• Strong understanding of financial risks of fraud and error and their overall impact to financial control environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Deep knowledge of and experience in operational, compliance and IT internal controls, audit risk assessment, and control documentation.
• Working knowledge and experience using Audit Board, SAP/Oracle a plus.

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***

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