SOX Manager

PACCAR; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision

FSA/HSA

Disability & life insurance

EAP services

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a highly experienced SOX Manager to lead Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, oversee control activities, and coordinate with internal audit, external auditors, and management across locations and divisions. A CPA and BA/BS in Accounting are required, with 10+ years in public accounting or internal audit and travel flexibility.

The role involves developing practices for timely SOX 404 completion, managing scoping, and training testers.

Qualifications

• Big four public accounting experience and/or internal audit experience in a publicly traded company highly preferred.
• 10+ years of increasing responsibility.
• Experience with internal controls, SOX 404 compliance and audit management system.
• Experience on working with Tableau, a plus.
• Outstanding communication skills, combined with strong analytical abilities.
• Position requires frequent coordination and negotiation with various groups from within and outside the company ranging from staff to vice president levels.
• Working knowledge of SEC rules and regulations and of internal accounting control procedures.
• Strong organizational skills required to manage multiple projects from beginning to end.
• Strong project management skills required to enable successful and timely project completion.
• Demonstrate professionalism and the ability to quickly establish personal credibility as well as placing on continuous process improvement, the ability to oversee multiple priorities and maintain a "big picture" focus while understanding the detail.
• Deadline-driven and initiative-taking.
• This position will require flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) procedures to ensure compliance.
• Oversee the SOX methodology, reporting, and compliance for designated locations, entities, and divisions.
• Assist in SOX 404 compliance efforts, developing appropriate practices and processes to ensure timely completion on an annual basis.
• Assist or execute scoping and scheduling activities for SOX 404 compliance.
• Provide necessary training to testers and other SOX auditors on the SOX program.
• Function as the primary point of contact for queries and address comments from external auditors.
• Facilitate and assist in fraud risk assessments.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit group as necessary, including participating as a guest auditor or reviewing workpapers.
• Assist in the testing and review of COSO Entity Level Controls.
• Monitor and validate the completion of remediation testing for findings.
• Support audit committee and controller organization conferences.
• Assist in managing the audit management system.
• Help develop dashboards that enhance visibility of internal audit and SOX 404 compliance.
• Champion the Accounting and Financial Reporting macro business process.
• Build effective working relationships with Finance, Accounting, and Operations stakeholders.
• Assist in other special projects that improve business processes and add value to PACCAR.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Audit management

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

SEC knowledge

Project management

Travel flexibility

Tableau

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA designation

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Requisition Summary

The SOX Manager is a highly visible position that involves significant interaction with senior management within the Controller's organization, as well as regular engagement with our divisions, subsidiaries, external auditors, and accounting teams at Corporate. This role is responsible for executing PACCAR's SOX Program to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. Additionally, the position requires extensive coordination with external auditors on an ongoing basis.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Manage and direct Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) procedures to ensure compliance.
• Oversee the SOX methodology, reporting, and compliance for designated locations, entities, and divisions.
• Assist in SOX 404 compliance efforts, developing appropriate practices and processes to ensure timely completion on an annual basis.
• Assist or execute scoping and scheduling activities for SOX 404 compliance.
• Provide necessary training to testers and other SOX auditors on the SOX program.
• Function as the primary point of contact for queries and address comments from external auditors.
• Facilitate and assist in fraud risk assessments.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit group as necessary, including participating as a guest auditor or reviewing workpapers.
• Assist in the testing and review of COSO Entity Level Controls.
• Monitor and validate the completion of remediation testing for findings.
• Support audit committee and controller organization conferences.
• Assist in managing the audit management system.
• Help develop dashboards that enhance visibility of internal audit and SOX 404 compliance.
• Champion the Accounting and Financial Reporting macro business process.
• Build effective working relationships with Finance, Accounting, and Operations stakeholders.
• Assist in other special projects that improve business processes and add value to PACCAR.

Qualifications

• Big four public accounting experience and/or internal audit experience in a publicly traded company highly preferred
• 10+ years of increasing responsibility
• Experience with internal controls, SOX 404 compliance and audit management system
• Experience on working with tableau, a plus
• Outstanding communication skills, combined with strong analytical abilities.
• Position requires frequent coordination and negotiation with various groups from within and outside the company ranging from staff to vice president levels.
• Working knowledge of SEC rules and regulations and of internal accounting control procedures.
• Strong organizational skills required to manage multiple projects from beginning to end.
• Strong project management skills required to enable successful and timely project completion.
• Demonstrate professionalism and the ability to quickly establish personal credibility as well as placing on continuous process improvement, the ability to oversee multiple priorities and maintain a "big picture" focus while understanding the detail.
• Deadline-driven and initiative-taking.
• This position will require flexibility to travel.

Education

• BA/BS in Accounting required
• CPA designation required
• Advanced degree preferred

Paccar Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and eVerify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the SOX Manager position salary range is $119,100 - $186,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.