IT Internal Controls Manager

The IT Internal Controls Manager will support the Director, Internal Controls & Projects in managing the Corporate Internal Controls team in maintaining and monitoring the company’s IT General Controls (ITGC) compliance efforts in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements. The Manager will play a key role in providing support in the company’s continuous efforts to monitor and improve the company’s IT internal control environment as well as coordinate efforts around enterprise risk management activity and business continuity planning. 

Remote - EST

Responsibilities:  

• Partners with process owners to evaluate and document key financial and IT processes and systems and related financial statement risks, including review and update of process documentation, conducting walkthroughs, preparing test plans, reviewing work of others and conducting controls testing for more technical functional areas
• Assist in identifying business and technology risks, evaluating the implications and developing appropriate internal controls to address risks
• Works with business partners to develop remediation plans and provides support with the remediation testing, advising them on control enhancements or process changes, as appropriate
• Evaluates control operating effectiveness results, identifies control deficiencies, prioritizes resolution of deficiencies
• Assists with the development and implementation of training for business partners pertaining to SOX processes and procedures
• Liaises with internal and external auditors and responds to requests or reported issues in a timely manner
• Coordinates, along with Director of Internal Controls and VP, Principal Accounting Officer, the company’s requirements for its Enterprise Risk Management Program and Business Continuity Plan
• Partners with IT to ensure that system implementations, enhancements and changes are made in compliance with SOX requirements
• Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline controls
• Contributes to our positive, team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships, facilitating the resolution of conflicts, as necessary, sharing information, and accepting and providing constructive feedback 

Skills & Qualification Requirements   

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems, from accredited four-year college or university required, MBA or MS in Information Security a plus
• 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in an internal controls function and/or a public accounting firm with strong internal controls background, Big 4 accounting firms preferred
• Working knowledge of professional standards, regulations and frameworks required: 
• COSO framework
• Sarbanes Oxley regulations
• PCAOB standards/guidance related to internal controls
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Advanced analytical, organizational and risk assessment skills
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities at a time through effective project management skills
• An innate curiosity with a default “trust but verify” mindset 

Desirable Requirements  

• CPA and/or CISA preferred
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products 
• Experience in Big 4 accounting firms preferred

Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be approximately $110,000 - $130,000 annually. 

We also offer Enterprise benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.