Sox Analyst - Global Industrial

Motion Industries (MOT); Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial parts, is seeking a SOX Analyst to strengthen the control environment. Under general supervision, you will maintain the Risk Control Matrix, support audits, and collaborate across finance and IT to design effective controls.

You will drive remediation plans for deficiencies, liaison with management and auditors, and participate in automation or system changes to ensure SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business admin and 5+ years in audit/internal controls/SOX.
• Excellent communication, detail orientation, and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects.
• Able to manage ambiguity and iterate to meet business needs.
• Strong time management to meet deadlines.
• Ability to translate audit requirements to control owners.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with Workiva, Visio, and/or Miro (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation of internal control processes via RCM and control narratives.
• Supports internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and insights.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and document effective internal controls.
• Develops and manages remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.
• Functions as a liaison between management, internal auditors, and external auditors to facilitate communication and ensure alignment on SOX objectives.
• Works with stakeholders and internal audit to implement controls during automation, process changes, and system implementations.
• Partners cross-functionally to address business questions and drive change and results.
• actively participates in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identifies areas within finance where digital technologies can streamline processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Project management

Ambiguity management

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workiva

Visio

Miro

Job description

SUMMARY:Under general supervision, the SOX Analyst is primarily responsible for serving as a “second line of defense” by ensuring internal processes and controls are designed and implemented effectively, while partnering with the “first lines” (i.e., control owners) and “third lines” (i.e., internal audit) to promote a best-in-class control environment. Responsibilities may also include supporting the project management cycle for finance project initiatives, improvements, and system conversions. A strong candidate will have working experience with internal controls as well as finance / IT business processes. Foundational skills include communication, business analysis, problem-solving, cross-team coordination, project management, and change management.JOB DUTIESMaintains comprehensive documentation of internal control processes to accurately reflect the control environment via ownership of the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and control narratives.Supports internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and insights.Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and document effective internal controls.Develops and manages remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.Functions as a liaison between management, internal auditors, and external auditors to facilitate communication and ensures alignment on SOX compliance objectives.Works with stakeholders and internal audit to implement controls during automation, process changes, and / or system implementations.Partners cross-functionally to address business questions, be able to offer and conclude recommendations, drive change and results.Actively participates in process improvement initiatives, striving for increased efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls.Identifies areas within finance where digital technologies can streamline processes and reduce manual tasks.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCETypically requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; and at least five (5) years of professional experience in the field of audit (external or internal), internal controls, SOX compliance, or a related field.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESStrong communication skills, both written and verbal.Strong attention to organization, detail and accuracy.Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects.Able to manage ambiguity and be able to iterate to meet business needs.Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and produce accurate work under time constraints.Ability to translate internal and external audit requirements to control owners.Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (required).Experience with Workiva, Visio, and/or Miro (preferred).Performs other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires normal physical stamina while working in pleasant office surroundings.LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: CPA, CPA candidate, or CIA highly preferredSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory ResponsibilityBUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: NoCOMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any timeNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.