Senior SOX & Internal Controls Leader | Flexible Schedule

Smith Arnold Partners; Connecticut; On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners is seeking a Financial Controls/SOX leader at Associate Director level to drive the SOX program in a global industrial organization. You will partner with senior management, guide internal controls, and oversee high-profile audits and projects.

The role requires building a robust SOX framework, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with process owners to remediate deficiencies while mentoring a team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 8+ years in Big 4 and/or corporate SOX/Internal Controls.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls.
• Proven track record building SOX programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Strategic thinker with strong project management.
• Self-starter with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction in building and implementing the SOX function.
• Report to the CAE and collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain the organization's SOX compliance program.
• Develop a robust SOX framework tailored to regulatory needs.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify key controls and evaluate design.
• Lead SOX initiatives aligned with best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed controls in operations.
• Document SOX processes, controls, and testing procedures.
• Build and mentor team members on high-profile projects.
• Develop remediation plans with process owners for deficiencies.
• Communicate SOX status to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

SOX Expertise

Financial Controls

US GAAP

Big 4 experience

Project management

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Master's or CIA/CPA preferred

Job description

Smith Arnold Partners is seeking a Financial Controls/SOX leader at Associate Director level to drive the SOX program in a global industrial organization. You will partner with senior management, guide internal controls, and oversee high-profile audits and projects.

The role requires building a robust SOX framework, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with process owners to remediate deficiencies while mentoring a team of professionals.