Sr Director, Internal Controls & SOX

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Director, Internal Controls & SOX Program Management who can bring the perfect mix of experience, technical background, collaboration and project management skills to ready Blue Yonder’s control environment for an IPO. This position is responsible for leading management’s efforts for implementation of its Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance, specifically coordinating the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) processes.  This position reports through the Controllership organization, guiding and administering the scoping, documentation, and certification of internal controls. In addition, the position regularly interacts cross-functionally through the organization, with internal and external auditors, and executive management of the organization.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing the annual financial statement risk assessment and scoping exercise to determine focus of management’s annual ICFR program for SOX.
• Leading the second line of defense control activities. This includes reviewing and enhancing the current control environment.
• Championing and cultivating the ICFR culture within the business by developing relationships with leadership to understand the business and relevant key controls, educating management on ICFR requirements, and providing guidance to enhance the control environment.
• Advise process owners and develop financial controls to substantiate the existence, completeness, valuation, rights/obligations, presentation and disclosure to ensure all identified risks are mitigated throughout of the Company.
• Supporting technology projects to determine system capabilities, ICFR design requirements, testing, and implementation.
• Project manage the completion of testing collaboratively with the internal audit team to ensure timely completion.
• Evaluate and document deficiency conclusions.
• Partner with others throughout the organization to address and create any necessary control remediation plans.
• Communicate progress status and results regularly with senior management, internal and external auditors.
• Create and facilitate training to internal teams on a broad range of ICFR topics.
• Participate on special projects undertaken by the department and/or the Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Relevant assurance certification (e.g., CPA)
• 10+ years of relevant business experience including public accounting experience
• Solid understanding of risks and controls and their practical application
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, COSO, Sarbanes Oxley Act, SEC and PCAOB rules.
• Demonstrated capability to manage a variety of differing priorities and commitments

• Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others while ramping up in a growing business and role in a complex environment
• Superb ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others; effective at gaining consensus with the team
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to communicate the vision, hold the team and others accountable for the achievement of objectives, and take corrective actions quickly to address shortcomings or performance concerns
• Ability to think strategically while still willing to perform work and develop actionable plans
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in MS Office

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The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 

• 401K with Matching 

• Flexible Time Off 

• Corporate Fitness Program 

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which eve