IT SOX Manager

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Hermosa Beach, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR124206

WHO WE ARE:

Skechers is a consumer-centric, strategic global brand with 5,000+ stores worldwide. Our product reaches consumers through our strong domestic wholesale footprint, from department to athletic and specialty stores while our international market continues to be our highest growth category. We welcome you to join our global team of strategically minded individuals with a culture that fosters leaders, creators, and collaborators.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The IT SOX Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, ensuring adherence to the Act and related regulations. This role will assess IT risks and lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT controls over systems and processes to safeguard the integrity of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across the organization's global operations.

The IT SOX Manager will provide guidance on IT compliance matters and work closely with the Internal Audit team, external auditors, IT, finance and business unit leaders to maintain a robust IT SOX compliance framework. This position is based in Manhattan Beach, CA and reports to the Senior Director Global SOX, Internal Audit.
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* WHAT YOU WILL DO:

*** SOX Compliance Management  + Coordinate, oversee and enhance the IT SOX compliance program  + Hands-on managing and guiding internal and co-sourced team in executing SOX testing, including IT general controls (ITGCs), IT application controls (ITACs), key reports, information produced by entity (IPE), user access reviews and system and organization controls (SOC) reviews for consistency and quality across all testing activities  + Develop and monitor key IT SOX metrics and timelines  + Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies during IT SOX audits and inspections
* Risk Assessment and Mitigation  + Conduct risk assessments of in-scope applications, IT controls rationalization and optimization  + Support scoping conclusions and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders  + Identify control gaps and develop remediation plans  + Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and foster a culture of compliance and accountability throughout the organization, emphasizing the importance of IT controls in maintaining financial integrity
* Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)  + Serve as a technical resource on all IT SOX matters, providing reliable and insightful recommendations for implementing internal controls within IT processes  + Ensure appropriateness of IT SOX documentation, including narratives / process flows, risk control matrices and test plans, and evaluate / develop / refine controls as systems are upgraded or processes change  + Oversee IT testing for design & operating effectiveness and remediation test work  + Provide consultation support on IT control readiness for new initiatives, such as software development life cycle (SDLC) controls
* Reporting and Communication  + Prepare and present regular reports on the status of SOX compliance to leadership  + Oversee IT issue management and reporting by evaluating control deficiencies, assessing root causes, impact analyses, and recommending remediation activities to ensure remediation items are addressed according to action plans  + Communicate effectively with IT teams, business unit leaders, finance teams and external auditors and ensure timely remediation of any identified IT control deficiencies or weaknesses  + Develop and maintain dashboards for real-time monitoring of IT SOX compliance status  + Provide guidance and training on IT SOX compliance as needed
* Continuous Improvement  + Identify opportunities to streamline and automate compliance processes  + Stay updated with changes in SOX regulations, industry best practices, and emerging risks  + Leverage…