SOX Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Annual risk assessment and SOX process scoping exercise with focus on key financial statement line items, risk and business processes and IT General Controls
• Perform and coordinate end to end walkthroughs with test of one
• Perform and review SOX key control testing and IPE testing in accordance with PCAOB standards
• Evaluate current control design effectiveness and recommend controls and documentation
• Partner with business units and key functions to assist them in implementing the SOX processes
• Maintain understanding of changes and impact on design and operation of controls
• Partner with the business and functions in issue identification, root cause, potential impact calculation and determination of effective remediation
• Evaluate Internal Audit findings and assess impact on financial reporting with potential financial impact and alignment with business and key stakeholders
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance control environment and culture within Linde

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent is required
• CPA is required
• More than five years of combined relevant public accounting / SEC experience
• Internal controls experience and knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and US SEC and PCAOB requirements
• Demonstrated experience evaluating internal control design, tests of operating effectiveness, deficiency remediation and evaluation processes
• Demonstrated ability to build positive rapport with personnel throughout global organization
• Exhibit positive attitude and maintain poise under pressure
• Systems experience with SAP, Experian and Excel
• Three to five years of "Big Four" public accounting experience

Competitive compensation with a salary range of $113,680 - $142,100.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include education and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.