SOX Compliance Senior Analyst

SOX Compliance Senior Analyst

Our client, a global public technology company, has an immediate need for a SOX Compliance Senior Analyst.

Who: Global Public Technology Company What: SOX Compliance Senior Analyst When: Immediate Need Where: Metro Atlanta Why: Growth Salary: Base up to $105k +/- plus bonus & excellent benefits

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the annual SOX 404 financial statement mapping, risk assessment and scoping process
• Identify significant locations, business units, transaction cycles and critical processes and accounts ensuring an adequate scope and testing of the Company's financial statements.
• Perform SOX Section 404 related tests of controls, including Accounting and IT controls testing and prepare related documentation
• Perform walkthroughs and risk assessments with process owners and document/assess results to ensure adequate control design and identification of "key" controls
• Assist process owners in the preparation and on-going maintenance of SOX process documentation and process flowcharts
• Coordinate testing of key controls, track completion, monitor status and continuous follow up with business process owners
• Identify process/control deficiencies, recommend remediation plan, and monitor remediation progress
• Serve as the main SOX contact for coordination with external auditors related to testing requests and issues
• Evaluate changes in process, people, and technology that may have an impact to internal control over financial reporting, document SOX impact and provide controls guidance and training, as required.
• Coordinate the quarterly SOX certification process
• Coordinate segregation of duties review
• Work closely with global cross-function teams to provide ongoing SOX support

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4 + years' experience in related field (internal audit, corporate accounting, public accounting, etc.)
• CPA/CIA license preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 404, including an understanding of general IT control areas
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Well organized and detail-oriented
• Team player who can be effective in both team environment or as individual contributor
• Proven ability to multitask effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to communicate effectively across various levels of management
• Knowledge of business systems (i.e. Oracle ERP)
• Experience with MS Visio a plus

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing corporation with high visibility to the Executive Team.