What You'll Do

• Lead and complete the SOX implementation project plan with the Director of Accounting, ensuring efficient and timely execution of all stages of the SOX program
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of all documentation relevant to the SOX program such as narratives, flowcharts, control matrices, walkthroughs, testing and controls evaluation
• Establish, plan, coordinate and deliver controls testing
• Ensure any internal control deficiencies are identified, remediated and re-tested
• Communicate required changes to all process owners as needed, and assist with ongoing training activities including providing training to the internal finance and accounting organization in areas of controls, policies and procedures and SOX compliance
• Assist with annual scoping, materiality and risk assessments to identify significant accounts and key controls, including qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Review and ensure SOX controls are sufficient for a $1B to $5B revenue business, incorporating automated controls wherever possible
• Provide technical and practical guidance that controls are appropriately crafted for all in scope processes and global entities
• Perform assessments of the SOX impact of new initiatives, including changes in processes and procedures, system implementations/updates, new accounting standards and various special projects, ensuring the SOX controls are appropriately designed for a scaling business
• Build and maintain close working relationships with all internal management teams as well as external audit, and ensure a deep understanding of key risks and processes of the organization
• Maintenance and upkeep of future SOX system to ensure proper tracking and reporting.
• Assist with the collection and review of third-party SSAE 18 (SOC) reports
• Track and report overall SOX assessment status for reporting to senior management

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field (accounting, finance, etc.)
• Recent Big 4 (assurance or advisory) or a national public accounting firm experience at a manager or senior manager role
• 7-12 years of experience
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA or similar is preferred
• Proven experience with implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the 2013 COSO framework and SEC guidance for management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting
• Experience with internal controls including process control design, preparation of flowcharts & control matrices, documentation and testing of controls, and identification and reporting of control "gaps"
• Commitment to continuous improvement and a dynamic approach to driving control automation
• Highly effective communication and collaboration skills (verbal and written), excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage several priorities and work independently while optimally delivering results
• Experience working with a $1B+ revenue company
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced setting

EEO Statement
Clario is an equal opportunity employer. Clario evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.