SOX & Financial Reporting, Manager

Zevia • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $115,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The SOX (internal controls) & Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the preparation, review, and filing of all external financial reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. This role also leads the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). The position partners closely with Accounting, Legal, Internal Audit, and external auditors to drive accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in financial reporting and controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5–8+ years of related experience, including:
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced reporting cycle.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and timely filing of all SEC reports, including 10-K and 10-Q, and other required filings.
• Coordinate the preparation of quarterly earnings materials, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A sections.
• Ensure financial statements comply with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and disclosure requirements.
• Manage XBRL tagging and validation for all SEC filings.
• Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memos.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and changes in disclosure requirements.
• Maintain and enhance reporting processes, checklists, and internal documentation
• Oversee the company’s SOX 404 compliance program.
• Perform annual scoping, risk assessment, and control matrix updates.
• Partner with process owners to design, document, and maintain effective internal controls.
• Lead quarterly control testing, review findings, and track remediation activities.
• Coordinate internal and external auditor requests and support walkthroughs, testing, and evaluation of controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Foster strong relationships with Legal, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
• Support ad-hoc projects such as system implementations, policy revisions, or process redesigns.

Benefits

• A collaborative environment, where everyone contributes and delivers
• A place where you can grow, develop and learn
• Competitive compensation that includes a base salary, discretionary bonus and stock options. See below for range.
• A comprehensive benefits package which includes:
• An array of medical plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance
• Short-term disability + Long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent and Limited Use
• Health Savings Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 401k Plan (Traditional and Roth)
• Vacation, Personal/Sick Days, and Holidays
• Professional development contributions
• And of course, all the Zevia you can drink!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level