SOX Program Leader

About the role

Lead, manage, and support a direct team of three Sox PMO managers and an indirect/functional team of management personnel with Sox oversight roles across multiple divisions and Corporate functions.

Manage completion of annual Division and Corporate function scoping activities in a timely and thorough manner. Identify and analyze relevant matters that could impact Sox scope. Obtain Division and Corporate senior financial/IT management approvals on proposed scope.

Determine the Sox scope impact of changes to financial processes and IT systems including those resulting from business combinations and other organizational changes.

Manage program schedule to ensure deliverables are met (includes Division deliverables to PMO and PMO/Division deliverables to auditors).

Evaluate control deficiencies. Provide guidance and communicate expectations for remediation. Monitor and manage remediation efforts.

Manage completion of documentation and testing of Abbott’s Corporate Control Environment.

Provide periodic updates to management and external auditors on deficiencies, status of work, and other matters.

Provide training on Abbott’s Sox program, Archer compliance tool, and internal control expectations.

Identify opportunities to streamline Sox compliance effort and improve business efficiency based on assessment of materiality and risk, standardization of processes/controls, and other process improvements.

Provide constructive feedback to coach and develop staff and team members.

Lead activities with Sox team personnel to maintain and increase communication and collaboration.

Manage and maintain Abbott’s IT technology tool used to manage Sox compliance (Archer).

Complete ad hoc analysis and reviews of internal controls within Divisions and Corporate functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support a direct team of three Sox PMO managers and an indirect/functional team of management personnel with Sox oversight roles across multiple divisions and Corporate functions.
• Manage completion of annual Division and Corporate function scoping activities in a timely and thorough manner.
• Identify and analyze relevant matters that could impact Sox scope.
• Obtain Division and Corporate senior financial/IT management approvals on proposed scope.
• Determine the Sox scope impact of changes to financial processes and IT systems including those resulting from business combinations and other organizational changes.
• Manage program schedule to ensure deliverables are met (includes Division deliverables to PMO and PMO/Division deliverables to auditors).
• Evaluate control deficiencies.
• Provide guidance and communicate expectations for remediation.
• Maintain and update program tools and processes.
• Conduct training.
• Monitor program schedule.
• Manage external auditor requests.
• Provide support for Division questions/requests.
• Review internal control deficiencies.
• Provide guidance for evaluation and remediation of deficiencies.
• Monitor remediation activities.
• Determine readiness for review by internal and external auditors.
• Communicate applicable matters to senior management.
• Lead activities with Sox team personnel to maintain and increase communication and collaboration.
• Manage and maintain Abbott’s IT technology tool used to manage Sox compliance (Archer).
• Complete ad hoc analysis and reviews of internal controls within Divisions and Corporate functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, including several years of supervisory experience
• Auditing experience is required
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication and leadership skills and the ability to interact with senior management
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to direct efforts to achieve results
• Candidates must have strong organizational, planning, delegation, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable
• Candidates must be able to manage multiple tasks and work in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Progressive financial and supervisory experience that includes general accounting, financial reporting, auditing, cost accounting, and FP&A
• External auditing experience
• CPA preferred
• Knowledge of Abbott financial and IT policies/practices, GAAP, and auditing standards relevant to Abbott’s internal control over financial reporting
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division/cross-function capacity is a plus

Skills

• Strong organizational, planning, delegation, and follow-up skills
• Ability to hold others accountable
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a dynamic environment
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to interact with senior management
• Ability to explain details to others and gain acceptance in sensitive situations

Benefits

• Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Pay

The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 – $258,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.