Senior Manager, Internal Control (SOX) & Special Projects

Dentsply Sirona; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 195,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsply Sirona, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Manager, Internal Control (SOX) and Special Projects to own the ICFR program and drive improvements across finance processes. You will design, test, and refine controls while guiding a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborate with Deloitte and Corporate Audit to support SEC filings and strategic initiatives; travel ~15% as needed. Office in Charlotte four days/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or international equivalent preferable.
• 8+ years of relevant experience at a global, publicly-listed company subject to SOX 404.
• Integrated audit experience at a Big 4 or similar firm.
• Experience refining, optimizing, and automating the control environment while maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SOX program components for business processes and IT.
• Monitor changes and evaluate impacts to the SOX/ICFR framework.
• Support scoping, control rationalization, and optimization to streamline processes.
• Deliver SOX training and guidance to control owners and stakeholders; develop job aids and communications.
• Prepare periodic SOX/ICFR status reporting and materials for leadership review.
• Collaborate with Corporate Audit and Deloitte to support SEC filings and testing.
• Lead a small team of managers and analysts, virtually and in-person.
• Assist in new system implementations and testing for SOX compliance.

Skills

Audit methodologies

Risk assessment

Deficiency mitigation

Control testing

SOX/ICFR

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

AuditBoard

Big 4 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

Requistion ID: 83358

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality, and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

Position Summary

This is not your typical internal control and SOX compliance position. The Senior Manager, Internal Control (SOX) and Special Projects is part of the Global Internal Controls team and provides an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across the Company. The role is designed for a professional who enjoys owning complex problems, exercising judgment, and partnering with leadership. This role supports the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) program and contributes to special projects that strengthen financial reporting, controls, and process efficiency. This role is based in Charlotte, NC, with an expectation to be in the office four days per week and periodic travel (approximately 15%).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate key components of the SOX compliance program for business processes and IT, including support for control design updates, remediation tracking, optimization initiatives, policy updates, and training.
• Monitor changes in the business environment and coordinate with process owners to evaluate potential impacts to the SOX/ICFR control framework.
• Support initiatives related to scoping, control rationalization, and control optimization to streamline processes while maintaining compliance.
• Deliver SOX training and guidance to control owners and key stakeholders, and develop job aids and communications that reinforce control expectations.
• Prepare periodic SOX/ICFR status reporting and materials for leadership review.
• Partner with Corporate Audit to support determination of the annual SOX scope and execution of the testing program
• Support evaluation and remediation of control deficiencies, including maintenance of deficiency logs, follow-up with owners on remediation plans, and preparation of quarterly deficiency assessment support.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions with Corporate Audit, IT, and business stakeholders to align on requirements, resolve open items, and drive timely completion of SOX deliverables.
• Coordinate with Deloitte, the independent audit firm for Dentsply Sirona, to support their ICFR assessment activities, including managing requests, tracking deliverables, and helping address questions to support timely SEC filings.
• Analyze new systems being implemented for SOX compliance and assist in the design of new controls and initial testing of the systems.
• Execute on additional special projects in support of the finance organization, including new system implementations and technical accounting research.
• Lead and develop a small team of managers and analysts, virtually and in-person.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• One or more relevant professional certifications, such as CPA, CIA, CISA or international equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including experience with a global, publicly-listed company subject to compliance with section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Integrated audit experience at a Big 4 or similar accounting firm.
• Experience refining, optimizing, and automating the existing control environment while maintaining compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, deficiency mitigation, and control testing.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and rapid-growth environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external auditors and build trust quickly.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to drive compliance initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently navigate deficiency mitigation efforts, ensuring timely and effective remediation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Effective communication and people leadership skills.
• Experience in working with AuditBoard.
• Strong financial and operational acumen.
• Strong moral compass, committed to operating with an unwavering commitment to ethics and compliance.
• Ability to be in person in the Charlotte office three days a week and work collaboratively with individuals around the globe.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, approximately 15%.

The base salary and target annual incentive for this role located in North Carolina is between $195,000 - $207,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination or regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual or gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local law.

Eligibility:

All successful applicants must be eligible to work in the country the position is based.

Assistance:

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