PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification - or
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA.
• Exposure to IT General Controls (ITGC) and automated control testing.
• Experience with SOX compliance software (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard) and ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite).

ABOUT THIS ROLE

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The Senior Manager, SOX Compliance will oversee the company’s first year Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program for financial reporting, ensuring compliance with SEC and PCAOB requirements. This role will lead the design, documentation, testing, and remediation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), working closely with cross-functional teams, external co-sourcing teams, and external auditors to maintain a strong control environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Partner closely with key stakeholders to assist in developing a first year company-wide SOX 404(a) compliance process.
• Perform risk assessments and scoping procedures to determine key processes, identify key control gaps, and potential preliminary remediation solutions.
• Partner with an external firm to co-source documentation of key processes, controls, and gaps. Perform walkthroughs, develop and document plans to test key controls, and develop remediation plans as needed for design and operating effectiveness.
• Partner with process owners to: enhance controls, implement best practices, and ensure operational feasibility.
• Manage the SOX compliance calendar and ensure timely completion of testing cycles.
• Monitor changes in business processes, systems, and accounting standards that may impact the control environment.
• Prepare and present reports on SOX program status, deficiencies, and remediation progress to senior leadership.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure alignment of expectations and efficient audit execution.