Accounting Manager, Compliance & Controls

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

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The Accounting Controls & Compliance Manager is responsible for the organization’s internal controls framework, including SOX compliance, control testing, audit coordination, and remediation activities. This role establishes standardized control processes, drives alignment and accountability among process owners, and oversees the end-to-end control lifecycle to ensure controls are appropriately designed, implemented, documented, tested, and maintained.

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The position serves as a key liaison between Accounting, Operations, internal stakeholders, and external auditors to strengthen the control environment, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and ensure ongoing audit readiness. Additionally, the role supports financial reporting integrity, evaluates accounting processes, and drives sustainable process improvements that promote compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies.

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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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The following represents the primary duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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• Partner with process owners and finance leadership to establish control ownership, standardize expectations, and drive accountability.
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• Evaluate control design and effectiveness, identify gaps, and implement enhancements to mitigate risk and strengthen the control environment.
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• Assess the impact of organizational changes, system implementations, and process changes on the internal control framework.
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• Oversee control execution, testing, documentation, and compliance monitoring to ensure controls remain effective, current, and audit-ready.
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• Lead control walkthroughs and audit discussions, coordinate responses to findings, and drive resolution of outstanding audit matters.
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• Own deficiency remediation from root-cause analysis through corrective action, validation, and closure, escalating significant issues and delays as needed.
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• Analyze control deficiencies and trends to identify systemic risks and drive sustainable process improvements.
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• Develop and maintain control policies, procedures, and training to promote consistent execution and accountability.
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• Report control effectiveness, compliance risks, testing results, and remediation progress to finance leadership.
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• Ensure accounting processes and control activities comply with GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies.
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• Additional responsibilities as assigned
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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Education:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
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Experience:

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• 7+ years of progressive accounting, internal controls, SOX compliance, or audit experience, including leadership of control-related initiatives.
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• Experience managing SOX compliance, including risk assessments, control documentation and testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation.
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• Experience leading internal and external audit coordination, including PBC requests, walkthroughs, and auditor inquiries.
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• Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives, establish processes, and hold stakeholders accountable for deliverables and remediation.
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• Demonstrated ability to assess control effectiveness, identify root causes, and implement sustainable process improvements.
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• Working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
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• Construction or project-based accounting experience preferred.
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• Public accounting experience, particularly external audit or SOX/internal controls advisory, preferred.
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Licenses & Certifications:

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• CPA preferred, or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
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• Relevant internal controls, risk management, or compliance certifications are a plus.
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Skills & Competencies:

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• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting.
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• Ability to lead audit activities, manage competing priorities, and drive deliverables to completion.
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• Strong leadership and influencing skills to drive cross-functional alignment and accountability.
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• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including control gap identification, risk assessment, and corrective action development.
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• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey control risks, audit findings, and remediation requirements to stakeholders and senior leadership.
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• High attention to detail, sound judgment, integrity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
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MasTec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.