Senior Manager, SOX Advisory & Process Improvement

About the role

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to support a changing SOX landscape and drive process improvement - we are strategic advisors to the company!
• Provide end-to-end business knowledge and expertise to assist in SOX readiness activities and SOX program maturation activities.
• Take ownership for all assigned process areas, which includes acquiring a comprehensive grasp of Business process activities and controls as well as related company policies and external accounting and reporting guidelines and act as a subject matter authority for each of these assigned areas.
• Avoid operational surprises by identifying risk areas and areas for improvement and design controls around these.
• Evaluate and assess deficiencies and bring your knowledge and experience designing, implementing and testing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) per the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to respond to identified risks.
• Ensure SOX documentation, including flowcharts, narratives, and controls are up to date, accurate and properly handled.
• Collaborate with functional teams for compliance to outlined processes and ensure that all key controls are being performed satisfactorily.
• Drive breakthrough solutions, encourage shifts in approach, and build the momentum to help excel Salesforce to $50 billion and beyond.

Requirements

• 8+ years of related audit & accounting experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.).
• Strong background in public company SOX compliance requirements, accounting, and finance processes, including a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.
• Knowledge/experience with key business processes including Quote-to-Cash, Order-to-Cash, ASC 606 and auditing requirements including Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements and US GAAP.
• Familiarity with financial systems as they relate to reviewing and improving internal controls.
• Prior experience leading teams, including improving and reinforcing performance in others and facilitating their skill development by providing clear, specific performance feedback.

Qualifications

• Recent Big 4 experience is preferred.
• Professional certification including CPA, CIA or equivalent.
• Previous experience supporting a company’s SOX program and crafting and implementing a system of internal controls, including experience in a large-scale management-led SOX organization.
• The ability to quickly develop strong working relationships with internal departments, including those in international locations, IT personnel, internal and external auditors.
• The ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross-functional and remote teams.
• A willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through change.
• A self-motivated, able to manage change, and able to work under tight deadlines and thrive in a high-growth and challenging environment with strong multi-tasking, analytical and decision making skills.
• Critical thinking self-starter with strong leadership and project management capabilities, including leading projects through a fast-paced life cycle.

Skills

• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high growth environment.
• Ability to think quickly and creatively.
• Ability to recognize interrelationships early and enable innovation.
• Ability to drive breakthrough solutions.
• Ability to lead change and facilitate others' skill development.

Benefits

Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

Pay

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Schedule

This role is hybrid and goes into the office 3 days per week.