SOX Controls Leader

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees first and second line of defense for key mega processes like Order to Cash & Channel Sales Incentives (Contra)
• Responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of control gaps and looks for ways to ensure the end-to-end suite of controls appropriately manages the key risks with robust processes while balancing efficiency
• Drives ongoing evaluation of the control environment to review the efficiency and effectiveness of controls and ongoing improvements
• Provides guidance on compliance matters and identifies hidden risks or non-conformity issues
• Reviews the work of global control owners to identify compliance issues and provides advice, training and assistance with developing remediation plans
• Partners with management, the internal audit function and external auditor as an independent team to facilitate successful control testing outcomes
• Manages highly complex global projects or initiatives
• Develops plans, designs implementation roadmaps and communication plans, and ensures delivery of specific finance initiatives
• Typically partners with internal clients at the Director-level or above
• Keeps abreast of regulatory developments within the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance and controls space
• Drives adherence to regulations in all aspects and levels of business
• Stays abreast of cross-functional/cross-organizational programs. Brings strategic insights in dealing with complex strategic issues
• Prepares reports for executive management and various stakeholders, as needed
• Ensures timely and effective delivery of programs under scope
• Understands implications of control failures, and helps to identify alternate controls and procedures

• First-level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in financial management, internal audit, accounting, or a related field
• Certified compliance professional certification (e.g. CPA, Chartered Accountant, etc) is a plus
• Strong understanding of SOX processes, regulations, risk management and compliance frameworks
• Proven experience as controls leader or auditor
• Advanced knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment as it relates to internal audit, including emerging legislation, auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication, influence and presentation skills which can adapt to a wide variety of audiences
• Superior understanding of end-to-end processes involved in supporting accounting and compliance principles; ability to provide compliance and finance consultation to senior leaders within area of expertise
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping along with business acumen partnered with a dedication to compliance and legality
• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations
• Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Excellent project management, process design and prioritization skills, combined with diligence and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate teams across geographies and functions
• Strong leadership, consulting, influence, negotiation conflict resolution skills
• Ability to apply management core competencies in working with both internal clients and external partnerships
• Exceptional financial and business acumen; in-depth business and industry knowledge.