Director, SOX & Internal Audit—Public Readiness

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 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.