Manager, Internal Controls

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Lead, coach, and nurture a team of professionals focused on internal controls.

• Establish objectives, allocate tasks, assess quality and timeliness, offer feedback, and facilitate performance and career growth.

• Strategically plan and manage team capacity in alignment with operational plans; track milestones, workloads, and costs.

• Spearhead and contribute to SOX risk assessments, annual planning and scoping, readiness initiatives, and the advancement of the SOX program.

• Supervise designated process areas along with associated risks, controls, policies, accounting, and reporting mandates.

• Direct process walkthroughs, design tests, and assess operational effectiveness; review workpapers and documentation thoroughly.

• Collaborate with process owners to pinpoint control deficiencies and create effective controls.

• Evaluate new projects, systems, and process modifications for their impact on SOX compliance and coordinate readiness efforts.

• Maintain SOX documentation, such as process narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices, and evidence of control performance.

• Analyze audit findings and control weaknesses; formulate and monitor remediation plans.

• Liaise with both internal and external auditors regarding SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting inquiries.

• Articulate control requirements and recommendations to stakeholders, driving prompt action.

• Track commitments, address execution challenges, and escalate major risks, delays, or resource demands.

• Keep abreast of developments in SOX, PCAOB, COSO, U.S. GAAP, and public company reporting standards.

• Suggest updates to procedures and control practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in accounting, external or internal auditing, SOX compliance, or internal controls.

• Proven experience in directly managing or formally leading teams, including task assignment, coaching, providing feedback, and supporting performance and development.

• Proficient knowledge of SOX 404, COSO, PCAOB standards, and U.S. GAAP.

• Experience in evaluating business process risks, designing or assessing controls, leading walkthroughs and control testing, documenting outcomes, and facilitating remediation.

• Capability to analyze complex or incomplete data, exercise sound judgment, and interpret requirements effectively.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to organize team tasks, manage multiple timelines, and meet recurring deadlines.

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certifications are preferred.

• Experience aiding a public company’s SOX program during periods of growth, system implementation, acquisition, or process transformation is preferred.

• Background in internal controls over financial reporting across finance, accounting, IT, or operational processes is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.