Sox Analyst - Global Industrial

USA MOT Motion Industries, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick

Holiday pay

Job summary

GPC is seeking an experienced SOX Analyst to serve as a second line of defense ensuring internal controls are designed and implemented effectively. The role supports project management for finance initiatives and system changes, requiring strong communication, cross-team coordination, and change management skills.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and at least five years in audit or SOX/compliance, with proficiency in Excel and experience with control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in audit, internal controls, SOX compliance or related area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal control processes (RCM, control narratives).
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design effective internal controls.
• Develop remediation plans for control deficiencies.
• Liaise with management and auditors to align on SOX objectives.
• Assist in implementing controls during automation and system changes.
• Address business questions and drive change with stakeholders.

Skills

SOX / Internal controls

Audit coordination

Communication skills

Time management

MS Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

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‑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 BENEFITS

• healthcare coverage
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• vacation
• sick
• 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.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

ABOUT GPC

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.