Job Description & How to Apply Below
Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead end-to-end SOX business process and entity-level controls (ELC) testing, including planning, execution, review of tester work papers, deficiency evaluation, and reporting.
Perform walkthroughs with process/control owners to confirm control design, identify gaps, and align on evidence expectations.
Maintain SOX documentation (process narratives, flowcharts, and risk & control matrices), including updates for business/process changes and key initiatives.
Support SOX scoping and risk assessment for significant processes, accounts, and disclosures; ensure appropriate coverage of entity-level controls and key business processes.
Execute interim, update, and year-end testing for design and operating effectiveness, and review testing performed by others; assess completeness/accuracy of information produced by the entity (IPE/IUC) used in controls.
Drive controls rationalization, standardization, and automation opportunities with process owners to improve efficiency, reduce complexity, and strengthen control performance.
Own testing methodology, governance, and reporting (standards, templates, status, metrics) and coordinate with external auditors to support a timely SOX ICFR audit opinion.
Evaluate control deficiencies, track management action plans, and validate remediation and closure through evidence review and retesting.
Perform taxonomy review activities (e.g., control categorization and mapping) to support consistent scoping and reporting.
Perform fraud/audit analytics to identify anomalies, trends, and control gaps, and communicate actionable insights.
Assist Internal Audit and management-led control reviews by providing risk/control input and performing focused internal control reviews in specific areas (e.g., cash allocation, payments, credit limits) as needed.
Experience and Qualifications:
4+ years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years in SOX/ICFR or internal controls over financial reporting, with hands-on execution and review of business process and/or entity-level controls testing.
Professional designations such as a CPA and/or CIA are required (or in progress).
Big four accounting firm experience is considered an asset.
Experience operating in a second line of defense (risk/controls/GRC) environment and applying SOX and COSO 2013 (including deficiency evaluation) is considered an asset.
Experience assessing information produced by the entity (IPE/IUC) and report/spreadsheet-based controls, and familiarity with core finance processes (e.g., revenue, inventory, purchasing/AP, payroll, financial close & reporting) is considered an asset.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work within high performance teams as well as independently.
Strong written and oral communication skills to liaise with other departments and recommend control and process improvements.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships.
Superior analytical and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
Thrives in a rapidly changing environment & high attention to detail.
Some travel is expected.
All successful candidates are required to pass background checks.
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