SOX Compliance Manager

Description SOX Compliance Manager The SOX Compliance Manager supports SOX and Internal Audit team by administering and facilitating the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program, framework and operation to effectively identify, assess and report on the Company's Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities * Coordinate management's SOX 404 process controls documentation and review controls to ensure adequate design and identification of key and non-key controls for critical processes/accounts including rationalizing and optimizing controls through automation.

* Coordinate update of internal controls documentation for financial and IT processes in collaboration with business and IT partners.

* Liaise with internal personnel and external/internal auditors regarding internal controls within the organization.

* Provide a reliable and insightful resource for implementing controls within a business process in an efficient and effective manner.

* Develop/improve detailed testing plans as well as identify key general controls and reports for new processes.

Stay up to date and ensure execution of annual SOX programs and certifications of assigned business areas.

* Liaise with internal and external auditors and proactively coordinate management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting and any planned reliance by external auditors on internal audit testing.

* Monitor and advise process owners on action plans for remediation of deficient controls and prepare written evaluations of deficiencies in operation or design of internal controls.

* Coordinate remediation of findings and deficiencies identified by internal and external auditors.

* Assist with various internal audit activities such as transaction walk-throughs, enterprise risk management, fraud risk assessments, examination of expense reimbursement, and other internal compliance projects as needed.

* Partner with numerous internal groups to identify, report, remediate, and mitigate risk during system implementations, launch of strategic initiatives, and any organizational changes.

* Consult on new business initiatives, system implementations, accounting policy changes and assess the impact of said changes on internal controls.

* Study new technical literature applicable to the internal control process (i.e., PCAOB guidance, SEC, COSO, COBIT, etc.) and demonstrate understanding of emerging trends and leading practices around internal controls.

* Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

* Assist with any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

* Excellent planning and organizational skills.

* Ability to effectively multi-task and strong work ethic.

* Solution-oriented problem solver.

Qualifications (Experience and Education) * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field of study, required.

* 5+ years of relevant experience with a strong background in internal controls reviews, required.

* Internal audit experience with a consulting or Big 4 audit firm, preferably with SOX compliance responsibility, preferred.

* Financial reporting or public company auditing experience that included development, evaluation, and testing system of internal controls, preferred.

* Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), preferred.

* Strong understanding of corporate accounting processes, preferred.

* Advanced knowledge/proficiency in internal controls and the COSO framework, required.

* Experience in supervising SOX project management, required.

* Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP packages, required.

* A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.