Manager, Business SOX IA

Job Responsibilities

Manage SOX 404 and Internal Audit engagement(s) and workflow of all client deliverables for multiple clients and engagements to minimize risk and surprises, optimize engagement economics, satisfy service objectives, and meet internal and external deadlines.

Identify and resolve technical issues impacting the engagement.

Determine and approve staffing and other resource needs, and related engagement work schedules.

Review engagement work papers and related deliverables to ensure that firm and professional standards are met.

Delegate assignments to supervisors considering their skills, development needs, schedule, and engagement economics.

Continually build on technical expertise in SOX 404, internal audit, accounting, relevant information technology standards, and audit methods by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resources.

Conduct or review research of complex or new controls, accounting and information security issues and prepare memorandums to support solutions.

Keep senior managers and partner informed about client updates, engagement and budget to actual status, and technical issues.

Assist in developing fee quotes and budgets.

Prepare of client billings and collection of outstanding accounts.

Utilize assurance department methodologies, processes, and tools to enhance assurance engagement efficiencies and overall client profitability.

Develop into a trusted advisor by being the primary point of contact for client throughout the year to discuss updates in their business, needs and potential solutions, accounting related issues and potential solutions, in addition to engagement management matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate internal audit.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant professional certification required.
• Strong expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) and internal control frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of COSO, GAAP, GAAS, and Internal Auditing Standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Excellent client-facing, leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience serving semiconductor clients.
• Industry experience in software, technology, and/or manufacturing environments.