SOX Controls Analyst – Risk & Process Improvement

Genuine Parts Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a SOX Analyst to strengthen internal controls and partner with control owners, internal and external auditors. The role emphasizes documentation, remediation, and collaboration across finance and IT business processes.

Candidate should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with SOX compliance. CPA/CIA preferred, number of years of experience in audit and controls is specified.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ambiguity tolerance

Time management

SOX knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Workiva

Visio

Miro

Job description

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a SOX Analyst to strengthen internal controls and partner with control owners, internal and external auditors. The role emphasizes documentation, remediation, and collaboration across finance and IT business processes.

Candidate should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with SOX compliance. CPA/CIA preferred, number of years of experience in audit and controls is specified.