SOX Manager

PACCAR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with up to

Fully funded pension plan

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PACCAR seeks a seasoned SOX Manager in Washington, DC to lead the SOX program, coordinate with external auditors, and drive internal control activities across divisions. The role partners with the Controller Organization to ensure timely testing, remediation, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in public accounting or internal audit, strong communication and project management skills, and experience with internal controls, COSO, and audit systems. Travel flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Big four public accounting or internal audit experience in a publicly traded company.
• 10+ years of increasing responsibility.
• Experience with internal controls, SOX 404, and audit management systems.
• Familiarity with SEC rules and internal control procedures.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience with Tableau is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage SOX procedures to ensure compliance.
• Oversee 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

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Travel flexibility

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

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.

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 placement 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

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.