SOX Compliance Manager

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview:

The Manager will be responsible for activities related to SOX compliance including the performance and documentation of internal controls design and operating efficiency testing, as well as the maintenance of risk matrices, process narratives and process flow diagrams. In addition, the Manager will drive the planning and execution of special purpose projects related to process improvements, system implementations, adoption of GAAP changes and other ad hoc initiatives across the organization’s business units. This position requires a candidate with experience in SOX compliance, internal controls and accounting, and who display a deep sense of ownership and accountability, have exemplary interpersonal skills and possess an eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Participate in the annual risk assessment and update company risk matrices
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls to ensure they mitigate identified risks
• Prepare clear, concise, appropriately referenced work papers to document test procedures performed and conclusion drawn
• Create and maintain internal control documentation including process flow diagrams, process narratives and design and operating effectiveness of testing results
• Monitor remediation of control deficiencies identified and provide recommendations for operational improvements
• Identify gaps or limitations within our financial processes and systems, and work with senior leaders and global teams to develop and implement internal controls to sufficiently mitigate risk
• Drive project plans including tracking and communicating progress of projects while adhering to deadlines
• Build effective working relationships with key business departments (e.g. Global Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Human Resources and Benefits etc.), as well as the operational level groups within the business units (e.g. Advertising, Affiliate, Streaming, Production, etc.)
• Serve as a liaison between senior management, business process owners, key operation groups (IT, HR, Legal), Corporate and external auditors
• Facilitate annual walk-throughs of key business processes with business owners and external auditors to assess adequacy of control design effectiveness

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area
• 6 years of experience (public accounting preferred)
• Good working knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and COSO internal control framework

Additional Qualifications
• Professional qualifications highly desirable (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA)
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with an ability to understand and summarize complex information
• Proficient in excel and data analysis, with a desire to grow in this area
• Familiarity with audit management tools (e.g. Auditboard/Optro, Workiva, or equivalent)
• Experience within media, entertainment, technology or similarly complex industries
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion or similar)

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