Principal Sox Auditor (R-14525)

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The Audit Services SOX PMO team is looking for a Principal SOX Auditor who is self-motivated, a strategic thinker, and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills who thrives on challenge. The Principal SOX Auditor will report to the Senior Director, SOX Leader and will join a team of global SOX Auditors interacting with business leadership and process owners to assess financial risks and controls. He or she will be working closely with the team on various SOX projects to support the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. Specifically, the Principal SOX Auditor will be responsible for walkthroughs and testing of controls in assigned areas which may include Accounting & Reporting, Benefits, Payroll, Procurement, etc. As a team, we place a high value on strong and transparent relationships with our business partners, and the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and growing the team’s relationships with our Accounting and Finance partners.

Essential Key Responsibilities/Job Summary:

• Lead SOX walkthroughs including the creation and updating of flowcharts, completing risk assessments, and conducting control certifications of specific areas within SOX.
• Own, plan, execute and test assigned SOX areas to evaluate controls and identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve operational effectiveness. Identify areas of risk, promote recommendations on controls and processes.  Communicate audit observations and guide control owners in the development of their remediation plans. These assigned areas of responsibility may include controls over finance, accounting, entity level processes and system implementations. 
• Work with third-party service providers tracking and reviewing relevant SOC reports with process owners assisting in completing User Control Considerations and addressing applicable Issue Logs as they pertain to the organization.
• Leverage data analytic skills, critical thinking, and analysis to deliver value.  Familiarity with AlignGRC, SharePoint and Blackline a plus.
• Build strong relationships with senior business leaders as a trusted business partner who will provide expert insight into internal controls and business risks.

Education/Experience and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant area of study.  Professionally recognized certification preferred (e.g., CIA, CPA).
• 7 – 10 years of relevant internal or external audit, internal controls assessment and testing experience.  Experience working in a large, complex environment is preferred. 
•  Ability to apply relevant scoping practices to identify business processes supporting critical financial functions. 
•  Conducting walkthroughs and testing of accounting and business-related controls.  
• Advanced knowledge of accounting, finance and operational processes, internal controls framework and risk standards (e.g., COSO, Sarbanes Oxley Act, IIA IPPF, etc.). Knowledge of data analytic tools a plus (e.g., Tableau).
• Strong work ethic, and organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.  Proven ability to work and manage workload autonomously and timely with self-accountability for high quality deliverables.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and technical knowledge to enable identification, communication and resolution of findings and recommendations to all management levels.

Benefits We Offer· Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.· Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment.· Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members. · Education assistance and extensive training resources.· Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days & donation matching.  · Competitive 401k & Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company matching. · Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Gympass membership rates.· Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse/partner & dependents.· Learn more about our benefits: http://bit.ly/41Yyc3d.

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