Manager, Internal Controls

WatsonBarron Group; Madison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an Internal Controls, SOX Manager to manage SOX processes and audits in a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, a CPA or CIA certification, and 5+ years of auditing experience. Responsibilities include training staff, managing relationships with stakeholders, and incorporating innovations into audit processes. This role supports professional growth and offers a competitive salary up to $160k plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is needed.
• Professional certification required; CPA or CIA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in auditing and/or compliance.
• Proven project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SOX process and execute the audit plan.
• Train audit staff members on best practices.
• Define strategy and scope of SOX audits.
• Incorporate analytics and automation to evolve the team.

Skills

SOX experience

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional certification (CPA or CIA preferred)

Job description

Title: Internal Controls, SOX Manager

Location: Madison NJ, HYBRID: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH remote

Salary: To $160k plus bonus

Travel: No Travel

Overview

Newly created, hybrid, no travel, Internal Controls, SOX Manager role. This position is ideal for a public accounting, consulting, or internal audit professional with proven SOX experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a SOX, risk and control Subject Matter Expert.
• Serves as the SME for SOX, Risk & Controls and as Advisor to the business.
• Define the strategy and scope of SOX audits.
• Manage the SOX process and execute the audit plan, including allocating resources, reviewing testing, delivering results and ensuring management responds to recommendations.
• Realign resources in response to newly identified risks.
• Manage the relationship with the co-source team and partner on the engagement.
• Train and mentor audit staff members and business process owners on best practices.
• Remain current with industry and business trends along with regulatory or industry change, developing new strategies to address and mitigate emerging risks.
• Builds relationships with senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead recruiting efforts in partnership with Human Resources as the department continues to expand.
• Supports continuous improvement ideas/opportunities within the department and throughout the company.
• Encourages everyone to contribute their ideas and opinions in a collaborative environment.
• Incorporate data analytics, robotic process automation, dashboards, and artificial intelligence to support the continual evolution of the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional certification required. CPA or CIA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in auditing and/or compliance.
• Experience working in a co-sourced resources environment.
• Experience managing all phases of a SOX assessment.
• Proven project management skills.
• Solid communication and presentation skills.