Manager, SOX Internal Controls - Hybrid

Carolina PRG has partnered with a growing, Charlotte-based corporate headquarters to help them transition to the 404 (b) requirements. This is a rare opportunity to join a company and help them build out the internal controls function and the longer term audit department. This position is highly visible with daily C-Suite interaction. The company culture is engaging, collaborative, and highly regards process improvement minded individuals. Micro-management is NON EXISTENT at this company.
**Hybrid schedule of 3 days in office per week**

Job Overview

The Manager, SOX Internal Controls plays a key role in the initial implementation of the SOX program and continuous analysis of the internal control over financial reporting structure as the company's operational, financial, and regulatory requirements change due to company's growth. This role has company-wide exposure as will need to partner with leaders in different functional areas (including C-suite executives) in the documentation of business processes, preparation of narratives and flowcharts and successful implementation of control activities to mitigate company risks. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the timely execution of testing and implementation of effective remediation activities. The Manager, SOX Internal Controls will play a fundamental role in bringing change to the organization through education and creation of awareness related to internal controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Leads the company's efforts in the transition from SOX 404 (a) to 404 (b) requirements.
• Creates and maintains business process narratives, flowcharts and risk and control matrices (RCMs) for business processes
• Develops and implements testing procedures and programs for key controls.
• Coordinates internal and external resources in the development of annual testing scope and in the completion of interim, year-end and remediation testing efforts.
• Recommends effective remediation activities to address any control deficiencies and works with control owners to ensure all deficiencies are addressed on a timely basis.
• Provides status of SOX 404 testing, deficiencies and remediation efforts to senior management including: CFO, Corporate Controller, and CEO
• Conducts ongoing training and education on internal control related topics across all functions.
• Assists the company's external auditors in assessing key controls to improve/increase their reliance and reduce substantive testing requirements.
• Assists with other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting.
• CPA, CIA or CISA certifications required.

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of Auditing, Controls, Accounting, or Finance experience. Part of the experience would have been obtained from employment with a major Public Accounting firm and/or as a member of an Internal Controls function of a U.S. public company.
• Strong knowledge of SOX Act (especially 302 and 404 sections), COSO Framework, PCAOB's Auditing Standard No. 5 and US GAAP is required.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Problem-solver - you enjoy being presented with problems, because you deliver solutions and enjoy doing whatever it takes to execute and deliver results.
• Accountable - you take ownership over outcomes and are comfortable owning some of our most important public-facing information.
• Builder - you enjoy building processes and relationships to drive consensus across teams, influence decision making, and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical - you know the highest impact questions to ask and can dive into the data and do the analysis required to answer those questions.
• Strong knowledge of COSO Framework, SOX 404, PCAOB, US GAAP and SEC reporting standards.
• Able to work well with other parts of the business e.g., FP&A, Sales, Legal, HR, Supply Chain.
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a dynamic environment.
• Meticulous and superior attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills