SOX Internal Controls Manager - U.S. Based Remote

at  Anywhere Real Estate

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced manager with a passion for developing talent to lead our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of our SOX program, while leading and mentoring a team of up to 8 early career staff in our Finance Emerging Leadership Program (FLP). This FLP is a challenging 24-month development program for recent college graduates. Participants (FLP Analysts) are accountable for executing the company’s SOX program, while benefiting from learning and developmental experiences, including mentorships, rotational assignments, and on-going training. This is a unique opportunity to combine your in-depth technical expertise with your leadership skills to build a strong and motivated team for the future.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in managing and executing on a SOX program, including both Business Process and IT general controls.
• Experience in coordination with external auditors to ensure an efficient audit process that minimizes impact on control owners.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring junior audit team members.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for teaching and development, with the ability to create engaging training programs

• Lead and coach a team of up to 8 early career staff, providing comprehensive training and guidance on control testing methodologies (IT and business process) and SOX compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with Anywhere finance leaders to identify learning and developmental opportunities, including mentorships, rotational assignments, and other networking events.
• Participate in annual recruiting process (interview and selection, onboarding, and training).
• Continually assess and update FLP program components.
• Delegate tasks effectively, monitor individual performance, and offer constructive feedback to foster continuous learning and growth.

SOX Program Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient and timely execution of all phases of the SOX program.
• Coordinate SOX planning and testing with internal control owners and external auditors.
• Maintain strong relationships and coordination with external auditors, facilitating efficient SOX audit processes.
• Teach and perform thorough testing of Business Process and IT controls.
• Oversee the completion of walkthroughs, evidence gathering, control testing, and workpaper documentation. Review related workpapers.
• Document exceptions and deficiencies, and work with control owners to develop remediation plans.
• Provide regular reporting and insights of the SOX program’s performance and progress.
• Assist with the development of presentations to internal stakeholders.
• Manage the ongoing improvement of the SOX program - analyzing trends and identifying opportunities to improve its efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay current with SOX and relevant risk and control standards and regulations, implementing updates into the testing framework.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in managing and executing on a SOX program, including both Business Process and IT general controls.
• Experience in coordination with external auditors to ensure an efficient audit process that minimizes impact on control owners.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring junior audit team members.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for teaching and development, with the ability to create engaging training programs.