SOX Compliance Manager -Business Process

Requistion Number: 25469 

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

Job Summary

The Manager of Internal Controls and Compliance is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the company’s internal control framework to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and other applicable regulations. This role focuses on risk assessment, deficiency management, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance control processes and mitigate financial reporting risks. The Manager will execute control testing, provide guidance on process improvements, and ensure compliance with new and evolving requirements. With advanced knowledge of internal controls, GAAP and COSO, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills, this role will provide critical support during internal and external audits as well as expertise to the business regarding internal controls and SOX compliance. Success in this position requires strong leadership, project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to influence across departments.

Key Characteristics

    

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the company’s internal controls framework to ensure compliance with SOX and regulatory standards. This includes conducting risk assessments to identify key controls, addressing control gaps, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective remediation plans.
• Oversee periodic testing of internal controls and prepare comprehensive reports on findings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with regulatory requirements. Regularly communicate compliance status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Manage and mentor a team of business professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Provide guidance on control-related projects, promote professional growth, and ensure the team operates at a high-performance level.\
• Serve as a liaison between departments, such as IT, Internal Audit, and Finance, to ensure controls are seamlessly integrated across business processes. Facilitate external audits by coordinating control testing activities and addressing audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline control processes and enhance compliance efficiency. Utilize tools like BlackLine to optimize account reconciliations and develop QA/QC monitoring procedures to ensure sustainable compliance practices.
• Lead compliance-related projects, including system implementations and changes to financial reporting processes. Ensure projects are delivered on time, align with business objectives, and meet compliance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of SOX compliance requirements, internal control design, and financial reporting processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex processes, identify risks, and propose actionable solutions.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading teams, mentoring staff, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and execute cross-functional projects effectively.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build productive relationships.
• Technology Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC) and tools like BlackLine (for account reconciliation and control management) and Altreyx.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing regulations, priorities, and organizational needs.
• Conflict Management: Skilled at resolving conflicts constructively and promoting healthy discussions.
• Training: Assist in training peer and preparing desk top procedures related to specific SOX-related tasks.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal controls, compliance, or financial auditing.
• At least 3 years of experience in a management or leadership role.
• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting or management consulting services (advisory, internal audit, etc.)    

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with SDLC and IT control environments.