Director of SOX Compliance & Internal Audit

MacLean Power Systems; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems seeks a Director of SOX Compliance & Internal Audit to build and lead the SOX and internal audit functions as it advances toward public company status. The role is based in the Fort Mill, SC Office.

You will design and implement the SOX program, lead ITGC testing with IT leadership, and oversee risk assessment, scoping, control documentation, testing, and remediation. You will recruit and develop the team and partner with leadership on policy governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation.
• Public company readiness or IPO experience.
• Leadership in SOX or internal audit within a large, complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX 302/404, COSO, SEC reporting, and PCAOB standards.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and Audit Committee.
• Ability to travel to operating locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the SOX compliance program and control framework.
• Lead IT general controls testing with IT leadership.
• Execute annual risk assessment, scoping, documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and management certification.
• Establish a COSO-aligned control environment meeting SEC and PCAOB requirements.
• Collaborate with business leaders to embed controls into operations.
• Develop the internal audit charter, methodology, staffing, and annual plan; report to Audit Committee.
• Oversee risk-based internal audits across finance, operations, compliance, IT, cybersecurity, and fraud risks.
• Lead policy development for enterprise controls and control governance.
• Coordinate with external auditors to avoid duplication and support audits efficiently.
• Build and lead the SOX and internal audit team; support ERM initiatives.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal audit

Risk management

Leadership

Public accounting

US GAAP

Audit Committee presentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

CPA designation

CIA/CISA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics

IT general controls

Job description

MacLean Power Systems is seeking a Director of SOX Compliance & Internal Audit to build and lead the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal audit functions as it prepares to operate as a public company.

This role is based in our Fort Mill, SC Office.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement the Company's SOX compliance program, including financial reporting controls, entity-level controls, business process controls, and IT general controls.
• Lead the design, implementation, and testing of IT general controls in partnership with IT leadership.
• Lead annual risk assessment, scoping, control documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and management certification.
• Build a sustainable control environment aligned with COSO and applicable SEC and PCAOB requirements.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to design practical controls, assign ownership, and embed controls into normal operations.
• Establish the internal audit charter, methodology, staffing model, annual plan, issue tracking, and Audit Committee reporting.
• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, and fraud risks.
• Lead the development and governance of enterprise financial, accounting, compliance, and internal control policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support an efficient audit and reduce duplication where appropriate.
• Provide clear reporting to executive management and the Audit Committee on SOX readiness, audit findings, deficiencies, remediation, and emerging risks.
• Recruit, develop, and lead the SOX and internal audit team.
• Support Legal in building and improving the ERM program and aligning key risks with internal audit planning.

What You’ll Need to Excel in This Role

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant designation.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in external audit, internal audit, SOX compliance, accounting, or risk management.
• Public accounting audit experience serving public companies or companies preparing to become public.
• Internal audit or SOX leadership experience within a large, complex company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX Sections 302 and 404, COSO, SEC reporting requirements, and PCAOB standards.
• Experience assessing control design, leading testing, evaluating deficiencies, and overseeing remediation.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership, external auditors, and an Audit Committee or Board.
• Ability to travel to operating locations as needed.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Direct experience creating an internal audit department or materially transforming an existing function.
• Experience developing enterprise policies and establishing a policy governance process.
• Experience supporting an IPO, public-company readiness program, or first-year SOX implementation.
• Experience in a decentralized, multi-entity manufacturing or industrial company.
• Knowledge of IT general controls, ERP systems, cybersecurity risk, and data analytics.
• CIA, CISA, or other relevant certification in addition to a CPA.

Total Rewards Offering:

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid disability and more...

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