Responsibilities
- Lead and/or perform oversight toward successful completion of ICFR, SOX, and MAR compliance activities, including planning, risk identification, testing approach, execution oversight, documentation review, issue follow-up, and reporting.
- Provide technical guidance to team members on conducting and documenting end-to-end process walkthroughs and flowcharts in Visio, identification and documentation of key risks, risk statements, control design, testing methodology, and thorough deficiency assessment for identified deficiencies.
- Coordinate with management, IT, control owners, and external auditors to support timely completion of ICFR-related responsibilities and resolution of issues.
- Review ICFR workpapers and control documentation to ensure audit-quality standards, consistency, and technical accuracy.
- Support the development, enhancement, and execution of an ICFR program that promotes consistency, accountability, and effective documentation across the audit lifecycle.
- Support monitoring of management action plans and remediation efforts related to ICFR observations and deficiencies.
- Advise process owners and management on internal control design, documentation standards, and remediation requirements, promoting consistent understanding of SOX and ICFR expectations.
- Prepare periodic management reporting on audit status, control effectiveness, and risk exposure.
- Identify and advance opportunities to use AI and automation to improve the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of ICFR testing and related compliance support.
- Promote awareness and accountability for effective internal controls and support improvements in department policies, procedures, tools, and auditing techniques through innovation and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, preferably Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in SOX, ICFR, internal controls, internal audit, external audit, or related compliance and financial reporting roles.
- Knowledge of internal control concepts and best practices, including areas such as: COSO, COBIT, SOX, and IIA professional standards.
- Financial accounting knowledge: exposure to GAAP, including SEC reporting requirements (MAR knowledge is preferred).
- Strong understanding of financial reporting risk, internal controls, and compliance processes.
- Ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness and support remediation planning.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to address sensitive issues, build consensus, and support implementation of solutions.
- Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with all levels of internal and external customers.
- Ability to work effectively in an independent manner and/or as a manager and member of a team.
- Ability to perform data analysis and adapt to new tools, including AI, automation, and related technologies.
- Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to obtain and maintain adequate documentation to support audit work.
- Possesses high ethical standards.
Nice to Have
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar is preferred.
- Experience leading and coordinating testing, issue follow-up, and stakeholder communication in a SOX or ICFR environment is preferred.
- Experience in audit workflow tools such as Workiva and/or Alteryx preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
- Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
- Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
- 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Engaging work environment
- Promotional opportunities
- Education assistance
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Company recognition program
- Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
