Manager, SOX

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The SOX Manager will manage the business process and IT SOX programs of a multi-segment, global, publicly traded company and lead a team of internal control analysts that ensure the day-to-day execution of the global SOX program. The SOX Manager along with their direct reports ensures corporate compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations, reviews and evaluates business processes and control documentation to identify areas to improve internal controls, manages management’s global business process SOX testing program with Internal Audit, coordinates and manages management’s global IT SOX testing program with outsourced internal audit service provider, assesses and reviews findings, remediation plans and use-of-others testing with external auditor, communicates all SOX findings with the Board of Directors, executive management and external auditor, including assessment and conclusion on level of deficiency, and concludes on management’s assessment on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting for the company’s SOX program.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Business with Accounting or Finance major or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, SOX compliance or similar position.
Prior experience managing a global SOX compliance program.
Proven ability to manage projects and teams both throughout the organization and outside the organization.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CIA preferred

Responsibilities

Hire, lead, develop and manage a team of internal controls analysts that will: o Identify, design and document new internal controls that are required to mitigate the company’s significant financial reporting risks o Maintain the company’s internal control documentation including flowcharts, risk control matrices and narratives in compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements o Work with the business process owners to remediate control weaknesses or deficiencies
Plan the global SOX program for all business units, including performing a risk assessment to prioritize the business processes that are in-scope
Coordinate and manage the annual testing by independent parties such as internal audit department or outside service providers to certify the design and operating effectiveness of the internal controls on behalf of management
Train and educate employees on internal controls
Act as company liaison with the external auditors to resolve gaps identified during their required evaluation and testing of the internal controls system
Develop and implement internal control programs for newly acquired or created businesses, business units, divisions, components, etc.

Benefits

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program