Director, Global SOX Compliance

About the role

The Director, Global SOX Compliance role is part of the growing Global SOX Compliance team at Supermicro. This role operates as the Second Line of Defense within the Controllership Organization, focusing on monitoring and enhancing the company's global control environment. The Director will work closely with management to identify emerging risks and serve as a trusted business partner, collaborating with internal audit and external auditors on SOX compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process documentation, procedures, and controls, including flowcharts and Risk and Control Matrices; document narratives as vital.
• Conduct process walkthroughs and risk assessments, evaluating design effectiveness of key business process controls; partner with management to design remediation plans with feasible timelines and monitor remediation to completion.
• Provide guidance and support to control owners on process or system changes, ensuring alignment with SOX requirements.
• Prepare and provide regular training on SOX and control requirements, risk management, and other relevant areas to business process owners.
• Partner with IT teams to ensure alignment on SOX approach, timing, controls reliance, external audit reliance, etc.
• Provide creative input to drive process efficiency and contribute to the audit process.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships within the team and cross-functional teams.
• Find opportunities to leverage IT solutions to automate processes and create efficiencies in financial processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate activities and strategies with internal and external auditors.
• Participate in the preparation of leadership and Audit Committee materials.
• Perform other related special studies or projects as assigned, meeting deadlines.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance or related field. CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant Internal Audit or SOX experience, including mix of private and public accounting experience (assurance or advisory).
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, COSO framework, PCAOB auditing standards, risk and controls standards, and business process best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with senior management and external auditors.
• Strong business process acumen and knowledge of standard processes and best practice, with direct experience with Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Inventory and Financial Statement Close processes.
• Working knowledge of IT systems - SAP, Blackline, Workiva, home grown systems, etc., and data analytics tools.
• Highly organized, motivated, meticulous with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment; able to easily manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant Internal Audit or SOX experience.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• Mixed experience in private and public accounting, including assurance or advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, COSO framework, PCAOB auditing standards, risk and controls standards, and business process best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with senior management and external auditors.
• Strong business process acumen and knowledge of standard processes and best practice, with direct experience in Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Inventory and Financial Statement Close processes.
• Working knowledge of IT systems - SAP, Blackline, Workiva, home grown systems, etc., and data analytics tools.
• Highly organized, motivated, meticulous with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment; able to easily manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

• SOX Compliance
• Internal Audit
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• COSO Framework
• US GAAP
• Risk Management
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Systems (SAP, Blackline, Workiva)
• Data Analytics Tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Potential for bonuses and equity awards

Pay

$203,000 - $227,000

Schedule

Full-time

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.