Accounting Supervisor - Internal Controls

Working hand in hand with our accounting and audit teams, you will have the opportunity to learn about our various business units and make an impact in a global company. The ideal candidate will have solid interpersonal communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, supervisory experience, and technical expertise with regards to internal controls and SOX. This is a terrific opportunity for candidates who are ready to break out of public accounting and dive into a corporate role. We have a casual, collaborative, and flexible work environment with many opportunities for growth and development.

• Facilitate the annual SOX risk assessment, including determining materiality, identifying in-scope processes and significant accounts and linking key assertions
• Coordinate walkthroughs and testing with internal and external audit teams
• Evaluate opportunities for business process reengineering, including simplification and automation of control activities
• Assess the impact of control deficiencies
• Prepare formal memos related to scoping and control deficiency assessment 
• Drive accurate and timely completion of SOX processes / control documentation
• Coordinate the quarterly sub-certification process
• Serves as a point of contact between the organization, external auditors and the internal audit
• Maintain oversight of SOX document repository and ensure compliance with retention policies
• Monitor PCAOB rulemaking and impact on internal control framework, environments and expectations
• Administer SOX compliance software (Workiva)
• Provide training and guidance to staff on SOX compliance requirements
• Support accounting and finance special projects as assigned by management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS  

• Minimum of 4 years professional experience in public accounting, SOX Compliance or Internal Audit
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as a finance, accounting and/or accounting information systems
• Program / Project Management experience a plus
• Working knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Ability to flowchart business processes and prepare process narratives
• Experience with Workiva or similar platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred
• Advanced degree (Master of Accounting / MBA)
• Experience with SAP highly preferred 
• Supervisory experience managing direct reports
• Familiarity with IT SOX and IT security concepts
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including a c-level member audience
• Demonstrated collaborative and business partnership approach
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to use influence to achieve results 
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Innovative and solutions oriented; possess a natural curiosity
• Ability to question norms and respectfully challenge others