SOX Compliance Specialist (ACCOUNTING - Internal Audits)

This role is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of our organization's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.  This includes, developing, updating, and maintaining internal control narratives and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of SOX controls across various financial cycles. In addition, this position will be responsible for supporting other ad hoc SOX projects that improve the SOX program as well as assisting in the annual external audit.

JOB OVERVIEW:  

This role is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of our organization's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.  This includes, developing, updating, and maintaining internal control narratives and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of SOX controls across various financial cycles. In addition, this position will be responsible for supporting other ad hoc SOX projects that improve the SOX program as well as assisting in the annual external audit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes

• Evaluate compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations

• Developing, updating, and maintaining internal control narratives and test plans; participating in walkthrough meetings

• Perform testing of key financial controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements

• Review and analyze financial statements, general ledger accounts, and other financial data

• Identify areas of potential risk or non-compliance and develop recommendations for improvement

• Prepare audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions

• Collaborate with management to develop action plans to address identified issues

• Managing SOX tool (BWise)

• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal auditing

• Supporting other ad hoc SOX projects that improve the SOX program

• Other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and regulatory reporting requirements

• Proficient in using accounting software and other relevant tools

• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail

• Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret complex financial data

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong understanding of industry practices

• High proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures

• Good planning/organizational skills and techniques

• Good decision making, analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Good presentation and public speaking skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Good conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages

• Ability to build partnerships at all levels within the company, begin to build partnerships externally

• Resolve complex issues in effective ways

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Typically 5 to 7 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: 

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus. May hold one or more industry certifications; professional certification may be required to advance.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

KNOWLEDGE: 

Senior level professional; knowledge and full understanding of one or more disciplines and good knowledge of organization, processes and customers. Good judgment, strong analytical ability, evaluation, originality and ingenuity required to perform tasks. Know and apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Resolve issues and assignments in creative ways. Some assignments may be broad in nature. May serve as a resource to others to resolve complex problems and issues. May take on project co-lead role as required. 

COMPLEXITY: 

Work on problems of diverse scope and moderate impact where analysis of data requires a review of a variety of factors. Use best practices and knowledge of business strategy to solve complex problems; recommend solutions to business challenges. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Network with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

SUPERVISION: 

Receive minimal instruction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments.  May act as a resource to provide informal guidance for TSMs with less experience. Assignments can be broad in nature.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Typically, to advance to a new job level, TSMs must demonstrate professional behavior and should consistently be at the high-end of meets expectations or consistently exceed expectations.

The posted range for this position is $61,085 to $95,445 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including education, prior experience, training, current skills, certifications, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range.

Other benefits available include:  Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.