Manager, SOX Compliance (IT)

Gildan Yarns; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in apparel manufacturing is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager in Montreal. This role involves overseeing IT controls for SOX compliance, managing audits, and ensuring financial processes are effective. Candidates should have extensive IT audit experience and relevant certifications. The company values diversity and offers attractive benefits.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Attractive benefits packages

Diverse workplace

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in IT auditing focused on SOX compliance.
• Extensive understanding of IT audit methodologies and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the scoping and risk assessment process for IT controls.
• Coordinate SOX activities and control testing with external auditors.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Multi-tasking

Education

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Tools

AS/400

JD Edwards

Microsoft 365

Job description

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, GOLDTOE, and Peds. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better. Di scover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com .

The opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Consolidation & SOX Compliance, this is a manager position in the Corporate accounting group located in Montreal, Canada with a significant role in ensuring that financial processes and controls are in place to support SOX certification, and in the annual and quarter- end closing and reporting process.

The role

• Oversee the scoping and risk assessment process, and evaluate how business developments affect IT general controls across Applicative, Operating System, and Database layers.
• Maintain documentation for processes, risks, and controls related to key IT procedures, and assist with coordinating these efforts across various Business Units;
• Responsible for planning and executing ITGC and ITAC testing of design and effectiveness, as well as SOC report reviews.
• Identify control design and performance issues, assist cross-functional teams with impact assessments and relevant lookback procedures, develop remediation plans, support the implementation of corrective actions as well as the design and implementation of new controls;
• Acts as the liaison between IT stakeholders at head office and external auditors, coordinating SOX activities to complete control testing within the integrated audit timeline;
• Provide expert guidance on IT audit methodologies and best practices.
• Monitor emerging risks and regulatory changes to ensure audits remain relevant and effective.
• Responsible for coaching, development and team succession planning.
• Participate in special projects, including SOX readiness mandates, access reviews, etc.

The requirements

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or equivalent certification. CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is an asset;
• 7-10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years in IT auditing focused on SOX compliance at a public accounting firm or public company.
• Extensive understanding of IT audit methodologies, frameworks, and best practice (e.g., COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001);
• Demonstrated expertise in initiating, managing, and implementing projects aimed at enhancing process and department efficiency;
• Focused and results-driven, capable of understanding various perspectives within the organization and adjusting project management style to align with the business goals;
• Capability to communicate and interact proficiently with managers across various functions at all levels of the organization;
• Demonstrates proficient multi-tasking skills and capability to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment;
• Proficient in written and verbal communication in English and French; a working knowledge of Spanish is considered an asset;
• Experience with AS/400, JD Edwards, Manhattan considered an asset;
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft 365) and ability to use data query tools.
• This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English.

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What’s in it for you?

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.

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