Director of SOX Compliance & Internal Audit

Mac Lean Power Systems is seeking a Director of SOX Compliance & Internal Audit to build and lead the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal audit functions as it prepares to operate as a public company.

This leader will establish a practical, risk-based control environment, develop the internal audit function, create enterprise policy governance, and serve as a key advisor to executive management and the Audit Committee. The role requires a hands-on leader who can build the function while working effectively across a decentralized, multi-entity manufacturing company.

This role is based in our Fort Mill, SC Office.

• Design and implement the Company's SOX compliance program, including financial reporting controls, entity-level controls, business process controls, and IT general controls.
• Lead the design, implementation, and testing of IT general controls in partnership with IT leadership.
• Lead annual risk assessment, scoping, control documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and management certification.
• Build a sustainable control environment aligned with COSO and applicable SEC and PCAOB requirements.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to design practical controls, assign ownership, and embed controls into normal operations.
• Establish the internal audit charter, methodology, staffing model, annual plan, issue tracking, and Audit Committee reporting.
• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, and fraud risks.
• Lead the development and governance of enterprise financial, accounting, compliance, and internal control policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support an efficient audit and reduce duplication where appropriate.
• Provide clear reporting to executive management and the Audit Committee on SOX readiness, audit findings, deficiencies, remediation, and emerging risks.
• Recruit, develop, and lead the SOX and internal audit team.
• Support Legal in building and improving the ERM program and aligning key risks with internal audit planning.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant designation.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in external audit, internal audit, SOX compliance, accounting, or risk management.
• Public accounting audit experience serving public companies or companies preparing to become public.
• Internal audit or SOX leadership experience within a large, complex company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX Sections 302 and 404, COSO, SEC reporting requirements, and PCAOB standards.
• Experience assessing control design, leading testing, evaluating deficiencies, and overseeing remediation.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership, external auditors, and an Audit Committee or Board.
• Ability to travel to operating locations as needed.

• Direct experience creating an internal audit department or materially transforming an existing function.
• Experience developing enterprise policies and establishing a policy governance process.
• Experience supporting an IPO, public-company readiness program, or first-year SOX implementation.
• Experience in a decentralized, multi-entity manufacturing or industrial company.
• Knowledge of IT general controls, ERP systems, cybersecurity risk, and data analytics.
• CIA, CISA, or other relevant certification in addition to a CPA.

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid disability and more...

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