Internal Controls Senior Manager

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Internal Controls Senior Manager in our Internal Assurance Services department. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing and monitoring the organization’s internal controls framework to ensure compliance and promote operational efficiency. This role plays a critical part in maintaining SOX compliance and will collaborate cross-functionally to manage periodic controls assessment campaigns and strengthen the overall control environment. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in internal controls and a proactive approach to identifying and managing control-related risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Company’s SOX self-assessment process conducted through AuditBoard’s SOXHUB module to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Serve as the chair for the Company’s Corporate/Home Office Internal Control Committee which meets quarterly to discuss internal control testing results, issues and action items.
• Review internal control deficiencies to determine the root cause and overall financial impact, and to design and monitor remediation efforts to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee the IT Controls department which includes designing, implementing and monitoring IT General Controls to ensure the integrity, security, and compliance of the organization’s IT environment.
• Continue to optimize the Company’s SOX program to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control environment.
• Monitor updates to the Company’s business practices and accounting policies, ensuring changes are timely reviewed and approved, and organizational objectives are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate among different teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organization skills with great attention to detail.
• Ten or more years’ experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.
• Familiarity with AuditBoard (SOXHUB) a plus.