Director Internal Controls

Job Summary
Position is responsible for leadership and oversight to the Company’s process for maintaining and enhancing a world class internal controls environment, leading and managing the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program, and serving as a liaison to senior leaders to assist in their execution of controls.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee CSX's annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program including review of controls, design of testing, and preparation of management's assessment of internal controls.
• Participate as an advisor to senior leaders and process owners to implement action plans to remediate identified control deficiencies and improve the overall control environment.
• Assess the internal control environment and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate activities with external auditors to enhance audit efficiency.
• Supervise team members to execute the Sarbanes-Oxley program and other projects efficiently.
• Provide performance and professional development feedback, coaching, and direction to internal audit department staff.
• Participate as an advisor to senior leaders on key business initiatives and assume leadership role on audit initiatives that critically affect the organization.
• Present updates and results to senior leadership, including the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Provide training to CSX employees in effective internal control compliance.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 7 or more years of experience in Accounting or Auditing
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 1 or more years of supervisory-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree
• 10 or more years of experience in Accounting or Auditing
• 3 or more years of supervisory experience
• Public accounting experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, and financial risks of a public company.
• Understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Business writing and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to influence across all levels and develop strong partnerships that will lead to improvements in the control environment.
• Outstanding strategic planning and problem-solving capabilities with strong underlying analytical skills and the ability to approach issues from a strategic and business perspective.
• Good understanding of Information Technology processes and related technology controls (e.g. access controls, segregation of duties issues, ITGC change management controls, application controls).

Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
• Work inside an office environment

CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the values and behaviors of ONE CSX. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and engagement, as well as our support for veterans and reservists.  CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, a