Senior SOX Compliance Auditor

Senior SOX Compliance Auditor

Accounting & Finance, Walnut Creek, California

Salary: USD 89, Annually

Position at Matson Navigation Company, Inc.

Matson has an exciting Senior SOX Compliance Auditor position within the Controllers’ Department primarily focused on SOX Compliance. The position provides an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in SOX Compliance at a successful publicly traded company within the Bay Area. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with:

• SOX 404 internal controls compliance testing;
• quarterly financial statement reviews to assist SEC related filings;
• preparation and review of the Company’s annual sustainability report;
• and other special projects.

The position provides a strong foundation to develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the SOX Compliance and external reporting department within the Matson organization.

• Perform SOX 404 internal control risk assessment, planning, walkthrough, and testing.
• Identify opportunities for internal control improvements and communicate recommendations.
• Perform financial statement review procedures.
• Provide assistance to the external auditors in the performance of their activities.
• Support data gathering, analysis, and disclosure preparation related to Matson’s sustainability governance program.
• Perform special project work and other procedures as necessary.
• Develop and maintain technical proficiency and current knowledge of professional standards, including accounting, auditing, and financial reporting requirements.

• Knowledge of SOX 404, SEC Reporting, and U.S. GAAP.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, quick learner with a desire to improve processes and increase efficiencies.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team in a fast‑moving environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis.
• Ability to prioritize work and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent. Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA is a plus.
• CPA certification (CPA in progress may be considered).
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience with a public accounting firm (Big Four or national CPA firm preferred), with experience in SOX 404 compliance and financial statements audits.
• Ability to travel out of town for work at subsidiaries’ sites (5‑15%).

The annual salary range is posted for this position in California. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Matson is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws and applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.