Job Description
Key Areas of Responsibility:
* Contribute to the overarching SOX plan by assisting with the SOX risk assessment, scoping and controls rationalization & optimization process (including updating controls language and flowcharts as necessary).
* Serve as a business partner to key stakeholders to advise on process, internal control, system implementation, risk, and compliance activities
* Work with the control owners on planning and execution of the test of design and test of operating effectiveness
* Work with the SOX Team and external auditors to manage their testing cycles and expectations
* Audit request coordination and monitoring with external auditors and Internal Audit
* Make improvement recommendations of the control environment and assist with pre-implementation control identification and issue validation
* Assist and coordinate with the IT SOX Team with testing and review of SOC (service organization controls) reports.
* Provide effective and timely reporting of testing status, observations, and create/drive plans to remove roadblocks and assist control owners on necessary remediation planning
* Ability to lead by example and manage staff as appropriate
* Contribute to the deficiency evaluation process
* Train control owners on SOX requirements
* Document all test work in a professional manner
* Drive personal professional development, including benchmarking, training & certification
* Ad hoc projects
Required Skills & Experience
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent in experience
* 3-6 years relevant experience in related field (internal audit, corporate accounting, public accounting, etc.)
* CPA/CIA license a must
* Working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 404, including an understanding of general IT control areas
* Responsibilities require an understanding of fundamental accounting and audit principles and corresponding financial statement assertions
* Public accounting experience
* Well organized, detail-oriented team player with proven ability to multitask effectively and work independently and confidently, yet present issues, concerns, and updates to manager timely
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively across various levels of management
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Knowledge of business systems (i.e. Oracle ERP)
Plusses:
* MS Visio
* Oracle
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.