Senior Manager of SOX & Internal Controls

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family:
Finance

Job Qualifications:

• Skills:
  
  Compliance SOX, COSO Framework, Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (IFCR), PCAOB, Process Improvements
• Certifications:
  
  None
• Experience:
  
  5 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  No

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as an Internal Controls Sr Manager e, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Administration. The Senior Manager of SOX and Internal Controls at GDIT leads the SOX compliance and internal audit programs and is responsible for ensuring controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively across the business.

This highly visible role reports to the GDIT Assistant Controller and works directly with General Dynamics Corporate team to support the SOX and Internal Audit functions for the Corporation. Also works directly with GDIT Finance and Operations and other General Dynamics business units. Oversee the GDIT SOX program, which includes coordination of annual control testing and coordination with external auditors.

Coordinate as needed with General Dynamics Corporate and the GDIT IT team. Lead the SOX and Internal Controls team, including oversight over the internal audit vendor. Prepare the annual SOX Scoping and Risk Assessment and proactively monitor changes that may impact the design and/or operating effectiveness of internal controls. Assist management with the design of controls, including acting as a liaison with Process and Control owners to ensure SOX documentation (key risks and related controls, policies & procedures, and other internal control documentation) is complete and up to date.

Perform “as needed” walkthroughs due to changes in business processes, systems, etc. that could impact controls with input from control owners and other stakeholders, as appropriate. Drive process and control changes by working with process owners to gain efficiencies and to improve the control environment. Manage the GDIT Internal Audit program, which includes an annual risk assessment, determining the audits to be performed during the year and the respective audit plans, coordinating and overseeing the audits, and working with process owners on timely remediation plans.

Stay informed of changes in legislation, accounting literature and regulatory guidance which impact ICFR. Collaborate cross functionally to design leading edge practices with a financial compliance mindset across several complex technology systems and processes. Drive a high standard of quality work papers. Maintain close working relationships with all internal management teams as well as external auditors/consultants; ensure a deep understanding of key risks and processes of the organization.

Assist/lead special projects related to the findings from audits/reviews.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of related experience
• Technical skills:
  One of the following certifications is required:
  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and or other related internal control certifications Strong knowledge/experience with the Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements, US GAAP, ICFR and the COSO Framework Experience with SOX Compliance Software (Workiva preferred) Experience with designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls and SOX compliance for public companies.
• US Person
• Location:
  
  Hybrid to Falls Church, Virginia. 3+ days per week…