Junior Regional Controls Associate

Aggreko; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home or in local service center

No premium cost medical plan option

Paid training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Sales career growth potential

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Junior Regional Controls Associate based on the East Coast of the United States. In this role, you will support the SOX Manager for North America and lead the implementation of the SOX compliance framework. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in SOX requirements, an accounting background, and familiarity with GRC tools. Additional perks include remote work options and paid training programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in SOX requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Strong Accountant background is preferred.
• Experience in finance or internal audit roles with multinational companies.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams across locations.

Responsibilities

• Support the SOX Manager across North America.
• Lead implementation of SOX compliance framework regionally.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors on SOX inquiries.
• Prepare reports on control effectiveness and risk management.

Skills

SOX requirements

Internal control frameworks

Collaborative work

GRC tools

Education

ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent

Tools

Workiva

AuditBoard

SAP GRC

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Junior Regional Controls Associate based in East Coast of the United States. You will have responsibility for supporting, assist in establishing and maintaining a robust SOX compliant controls framework for the United States.

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What you’ll do as [role]

• Serve as the primary support for the SOX Manager across North America, based on the East Coast.
• Embed the Global, SOX compliant, control framework within the Region – Lead the regional implementation of Aggreko's Global SOX compliance framework, adapting it to local financial reporting and operational risks while promoting standardization.
• Serve as the primary support liaison for internal and external auditors and Group functions on SOX‑related inquiries, collaborating with Regional Finance management.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on control effectiveness, risks and remediation progress to Group SOX and Regional Finance management.
• Coordinate the regional control review and testing cycle – including planning, monitoring, and evaluating walkthroughs, control testing and deficiency assessments to support Group attestation requirements.
• Guide and support the business in resolving identified control design and operation gaps, ensuring solutions are proportionate and aligned with Group compliance requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, automation and sustainability of the SOX program sharing best practice across other Regions.
• Foster a robust control culture by training and supporting control owners and operators within regional Finance and Operations teams, embedding SOX compliance and accountability into daily business processes.

You Are

• 2+ years of experience in SOX requirements, best practice internal control frameworks and related assurance activities
• Strong Accountant Background (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent preferred)
• Strong experience in finance, internal control or internal audit roles with multinational companies (directly or in practice); experience managing Sox compliance in a listed environment an advantage
• Proven ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally and manage regional teams across multiple locations
• Familiarity with GRC tools (e.g. Workiva, AuditBoard, or SAP GRC)

Here’s What You’ll Get

• Work from home or in a local service center on the East Coast
• No premium cost medical plan option available
• Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Sales career growth potential in expertise, leadership and across territories
• Safety‑focused culture

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.