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Sr. Manager, SOX Compliance

Granite Construction · The Woodlands, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteLegal$147k–$220k/yrFull-time

General Summary

This position is responsible for leading the Company’s financial compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program, ensuring a strong internal control environment, regulatory compliance, and effective cross-functional collaboration to support accurate and reliable financial reporting.

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Oversee the company’s SOX compliance program in alignment with Sections 404 and 302 to ensure strong internal control environment and regulatory compliance

  • Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including annual scoping, risk assessments and process documentation to support accurate and reliable financial reporting

  • Lead the company’s anti-fraud risk assessment and implement preventative controls to mitigate financial, operational risks and reputational risks

  • Collaborate with Internal Audit, IT, and business leaders to ensure timely remediation of control deficiencies

  • Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices to continuously strengthen and modernize the company’s compliance framework

  • Provide training and guidance to process owners and control operators to promote understanding of SOX requirements and consistent execution of internal controls

  • Integrate compliance and internal control considerations into system implementations, acquisitions, and business changes to reduce risk and support sustainable growth

  • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of compliance activities

  • Prepare and present regular SOX program updates to senior leadership to communicate risks, progress, and remediation status and support informed decision-making

  • Promote a culture of accountability and integrity by partnering across departments to reinforce compliance standards and strengthen internal controls

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred

  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required

Work Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or audit with a strong focus on internal controls and financial compliance

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of direct experience managing or leading a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program within a public company environment

  • Prior experience coordinating with internal and external auditors, including managing SOX testing, walkthroughs, and remediation activities

  • Experience supporting compliance during system implementations, business transformations, or M&A activities

  • Background in public accounting or internal audit, preferably with a Big Four or large national firm

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Deep understanding of SOX regulations, ICFR, COSO framework, GAAP, and PCAOB standards

  • Experience working with large ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and design effective internal controls

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels

  • High attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to integrity and ethical standards

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive continuous improvement in compliance processes

  • Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and reporting

  • Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business processes

  • Experience with compliance and financial close tools such as Workiva (Wdesk), OneStream, or similar platforms

  • Commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to talk and hear

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard

  • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms

  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Additional Requirements

  • Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

  • Able and willing to abide by company’s code of conduct daily

  • Valid driver’s license

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

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