Internal Controls and SOX Compliance Manager
Description
Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings as well as a major manufacturer of architectural products. Our strength is our ability to develop innovative, high quality, proprietary products that can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings around the globe. We operate as a highly decentralized, global federation of small and medium-sized companies that manufacture and market similar products.
Position Overview:
Hunter Douglas has an exciting new opportunity for an Internal Controls SOX Manager. The individual will be responsible for overseeing the development and rollout of SOX compliance initiatives across the North America business. This is a highly visible position reporting to the Head of Internal Controls.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee and drive the Company’s SOX compliance efforts by partnering with internal process owners including IT (Information Technology), division controllership teams , and internal/external auditors in support of the company’s internal controls and execution of SOX compliance initiatives.
- Responsible for oversight of the management’s design assessment and test of the operating effectiveness of SOX.
- Support rollout of Sarbanes Oxley requirements and update/maintain substantial and adequate internal control environment in relative jurisdictions.
- Oversee the Company’s quarterly SOX certification process.
- Drive SOX compliance across the enterprise and educate, consult, evaluate, and advise process owners on internal SOX controls and risk mitigation.
- Manage and continuously leverage the SOX management software (AuditBoard)
- Demonstrate a willingness, to be a part of initiatives outside of Internal Controls to become a trusted advisor and strategic leader for the organization.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- Relevant certification(s) - CIA, CISA, CPA/CA, or other relevant certifications – HIGHLY PREFERRED
- 5 to 8 years of internal controls and/or internal audit experience or equivalent with a publicly traded corporation or public accounting firm - REQUIRED
- Big four audit firm and/or experience w audit experience REQUIRED
- Strong knowledge of services/systems prevalent in large-scale public technology/e-commerce organizations (including SAP, Oracle & Hyperion,)
- Knowledge of current and emerging industry trends, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., COSO).
- GAAP and PCAOB audit standards and SEC reporting experience. REQUIRED
- Project Management experience - leading and execution projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience collaborating and presenting to all levels of the organization.
- Successful experience developing and fostering high performing teams to address complex issues within large/complex organizations.
- Ability to travel domestic and international – Approximately up to 40% travel.
- Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Annual base salary range: $100k to $115k
- Bonus target range: 25% bonus potential
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, time off with pay, a 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching, and product discounts.
- Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
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Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply