Financial Controls & Policy Specialist

Birmingham, AL, USA – Full time (R26_)

Under general supervision, the Financial Controls & Policy Specialist is responsible for assisting in maintaining and improving the internal SOX controls environment, supporting the internal and external audit process, and maintaining control documentation and Motion finance policies and procedures. Responsibilities may also include supporting the project management cycle for Finance project initiatives, improvements, and system conversions.

• Assists in maintaining our internal SOX control environment.
• Supports internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and insights.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance / IT / Operations and Internal Audit) to document effective internal controls.
• Assists in maintaining comprehensive documentation of internal control processes to accurately reflect the control environment via ownership of the Risk Control Matrix (RCM), control narratives, and process flows.
• Assists in the maintenance and development of financial policies and procedures.
• Provides project management support and assists in tracking the Finance IT project initiatives, business process improvements, and system conversions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and at least three (3) years of professional experience in the field of audit (external or internal), internal controls, SOX compliance, or a related field.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to organization, detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects.
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and produce accurate work under time constraints.
• Ability to translate internal and external audit requirements to control owners.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (required).
• Experience with Audit Board, Visio, and/or Miro (preferred).

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