Sox Analyst - Global Industrial

Motion Industries; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Sr. SOX Analyst to serve as a second line of defense, ensuring controls are designed and implemented effectively. Role involves collaboration with control owners, internal and external audit, and driving remediation of deficiencies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in audit/internal controls or SOX, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. CPA/CIA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in audit (external or internal), internal controls, SOX compliance, or a related field.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or CIA highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation of internal control processes via Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and narratives.
• Supports internal and external audit processes with documentation and insights.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and document internal controls.
• Develops and manages remediation plans for control deficiencies.
• Acts as liaison between management and internal/external auditors to ensure SOX alignment.
• Partners to implement controls during automation, process changes, or system implementations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Change management

Business analysis

Audit requirements translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Workiva

Visio

Miro

Job description

Birmingham, AL, USA

Full time

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 DUTIES

• Maintains 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 & EXPERIENCE

• Typically 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, ABILITIES

• Strong 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 preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

No

COMPANY 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 time

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.

Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.