Manager, SOX & Internal Controls
GLOVIS America, Inc. · Irvine, CA · 1 mo ago
Accounting$101k–$113k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day execution of the Company’s SOX (K-SOX) and ICFR program, ensuring timely delivery of compliance activities aligned with audit timelines
- Support governance of the internal control framework, including risk assessment, control design, implementation, testing, and ongoing monitoring
- Maintain and enhance Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) to reflect evolving business processes, systems, and organizational changes
- Execute/oversee control testing activities (Design & Implementation and Operating Effectiveness), including review of results and documentation
- Cook with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to strengthen control effectiveness and support a risk-aware culture
- Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors, managing walkthroughs, testing, and audit inquiries
- Identify control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate remediation efforts with process owners
- Support oversight of IT General Controls (ITGC) and automated controls impacting financial reporting
- Provide technical guidance to team members on RCM, control design (D&I), and testing (TOE), and support team capability building
- Review SOX workpapers and control documentation to ensure audit-quality standards, consistency, and technical accuracy
- 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
- Support continuous improvement of SOX methodologies, including enhancements to documentation, testing approaches, and governance practices
- Contribute to cross-functional risk management and compliance initiatives to strengthen the overall control environment
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP) required
- Strong knowledge of SOX and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), including hands-on experience across the full SOX lifecycle (RCM, D&I, TOE) required
- Experience managing SOX compliance programs required
- Experience in ERM & COSO preferred
- Experience in Corporate Governance and Fraud Investigations preferred
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP)
- Strong knowledge of SOX and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), including hands-on experience across the full SOX lifecycle (RCM, D&I, TOE)
- Experience managing SOX compliance programs
- Experience in ERM & COSO
- Experience in Corporate Governance and Fraud Investigations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- 7 - 10 Years of Direct Experience in SOX/ICFR and/or Internal Audit Required
- 8 - 13 Years of Direct Experience Preferred
- External Audit and/or Accounting Experience Preferred
- 1 - 3 years of Supervisory Experience Required
- CPA, CISA, or CIA Preferred
Pay
Compensation Range: $101,000 - $113,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
- Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
- Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
- 401(k) with Generous Matching
- Referral Bonuses
- Auto Allowance
- Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
- Discretionary Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
- Possibility of domestic travel - 10%
- Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
- Lift up to 10lbs
- Carry up to 10lbs
- Stand/walk