Internal Auditor-SOX Compliance Manager

Title:  Internal Auditor-SOX Compliance Manager


 


Location:  Corporate Headquarters - Sunnyvale, CA


 


Job Summary:


Manages world-wide corporate SOX testing plan for Internal Audit. Performs and manages advanced internal auditing assignments. Work involves examining, investigating, and reviewing records, reports, financial information, and management practices to ensure legal compliance with applicable laws and internal regulations; managing internal and external staff in performing the corporate SOX test plan; performing of audits for process efficiency and operating effectiveness; distributing and reviewing issues identified during audit assignments and interpreting and applying complex legal and internal controls issues; and training and assigning the work of others. Works with minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.


 


Essential Functions:


§ Develops world-wide SOX testing plans and associated criteria. Develops internal audit plans and objectives based on the requirements of the board of directors and senior management.


§ Works closely with the SOX compliance team and operational management in various corporate areas.


§ Develops individual audit plans and planning documentation specific to the engagement needs.


§ Manages completion of all phases of SOX testing and internal audit engagements, including coordination with functional management personnel, internal personnel and outsourced audit personnel.


§ Frequently interacts with functional peer group managers, senior management and external auditors.


§ Provides timely, efficient and effective SOX compliance and audit reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, senior management and the board of directors with the goal of minimizing business risks, improving internal controls and business processes.


§ Provides technical assistance to the functional business areas in the development, refinement and documentation of internal controls and business process improvements.


 


Requirements:

A minimum of 5-6 years experience in financial accounting or auditing.
Manufacturing and international industry experience preferred.
CPA, CIA or MBA and prior experience at a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.
Experience with SOX compliance programs or testing.
Strong project management skills on cross-functional projects.
Experience in working with complex technical issues.
Experience in technical accounting and finance related issues.
Experience in working with external CPA firms.
Experience in working with cross-functional project management.
Ability to travel approximately 20% both domestically and internationally.





Education


A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent at a minimum.


CPA or MBA with prior experience at a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.


Job Level: 5-8 Years