SOX Analyst

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Benefits

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

About the role

This position ensures corporate compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations, reviews and evaluates assigned business processes and control documentation to identify areas to improve internal controls, assists with the coordination and management of management’s global business process SOX testing program with Internal Audit, assesses and communicates initial findings, remediation plans and use-of-others testing with manager, and provides input to support conclusion on management’s assessment on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting for the company’s SOX program.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning of the global SOX program including performing assigned tasks within the risk assessment to prioritize the business processes that are in-scope
• Prepare documentation of new internal controls that are required to mitigate the company’s significant financial reporting risks
• Maintain the company’s internal control documentation including flowcharts, risk control matrices and narratives in compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements
• Assist with the coordination and management of the annual testing by independent parties such as internal audit department or outside service providers to support the certification of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls on behalf of management
• Work with the business process owners and manager to remediate any control weaknesses or deficiencies
• Support development and implementation of internal control programs for newly acquired or created businesses, business units, divisions, components, etc.
• Establish relationships with key business partners
• Maintain knowledge of current SOX practices through reading, research, and continuing professional education

Key Performance Measures

• Complete annual business process reviews with all control owners prior to the start of interim SOX testing.
• Complete three phases (interim, rollforward, year-end) of the annual business process SOX controls testing program prior to 10-K filing.
• Communicate all SOX findings with manager, including initial assessment and conclusion on level of deficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Business with Accounting or Finance major or equivalent experience
• CPA or CIA preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, SOX compliance or similar position
• Prior experience supporting a global SOX compliance program
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload with multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strong prioritization and organizational skills

Scope Factors

• Maintaining documentation for 400+ key and non-key internal controls over financial reporting.
• Updating and preparing 70+ testing worksheets to be used by internal audit.
• Supporting the coordination of the global SOX testing for business process controls with control owners, internal audit, subject matter expert service providers, external auditors, and all other SOX stakeholders.