Overview
The SOX Compliance Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and managing the SOX compliance program.
This role ensures the company's financial reporting is accurate and that its internal controls meet regulatory requirements.
The manager will coordinate with internal teams, external auditors, and senior leadership to maintain a robust and effective control environment.
Responsibilities
- SOX program management: Lead the annual SOX scoping and risk assessment process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate key risks to financial reporting.
- SOX program management: Develop and execute the annual SOX testing plan for business process and IT general controls (ITGCs).
- SOX program management: Oversee the documentation of all internal controls, processes, and narratives, ensuring they are accurate and current.
- SOX program management: Manage communication and coordination with internal and external auditors, providing requested information and addressing inquiries.
- SOX program management: Track and manage the remediation of identified control deficiencies, working with control owners to implement effective solutions.
- SOX program management: Prepare and present reports on compliance status, deficiencies, and remediation efforts for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Internal controls: Work with business and process owners to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
- Internal controls: Provide guidance and support to control owners to ensure a strong understanding of SOX compliance requirements and ownership of controls.
- Internal controls: Promote a continuous improvement mindset for internal controls and compliance processes, seeking opportunities for increased efficiency and automation.
- Internal controls: Lead efforts to assess and implement controls for new business processes, systems, or accounting standards.
- Collaboration and training: Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders in Finance, IT, and other business units to ensure a cohesive and efficient control environment.
- Collaboration and training: Develop and conduct training sessions for employees to promote awareness and understanding of internal controls and SOX requirements.
- Collaboration and training: Collaborate with the IT department on ITGCs and other technology-related controls.
- Collaboration and training: Stay up-to-date on new and emerging SOX requirements, SEC regulations, and leading practices in compliance and governance.
Qualifications
Education and experience
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 9+ years of relevant experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or public accounting.
- Experience with the COSO Internal Control Framework.
- Experience working with enterprise-level accounting systems (e.g., SAP) is preferred.
Skills and certifications
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and auditing standards.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
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