SOX Manager

Overview

The SOX Compliance Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Global Financial Close & Controls. This role is responsible for overseeing the corporation’s global internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), including annual scoping and risk assessment, key process documentation and control identification, deficiency analysis, quarterly certifications, and management reporting. A key focus of this position is managing the integration of new acquisitions into the existing SOX control framework. The role involves frequent interaction with control owners at all management levels worldwide, as well as internal and external auditors and merger partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX compliance efforts for mergers and acquisitions, integrating financial systems and internal controls within required timelines.
• Drive sustained compliance and continuous improvement following mergers with acquisition partners.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on integration activities.
• Participate in the annual risk assessment to determine scope and key SOX controls.
• Perform SOX control walkthroughs and create or update process documentation based on information from process and control owners.
• Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance and training on SOX program requirements.
• Serve as a control advisor to process and control owners on SOX-related issues.
• Assist in piloting self-testing programs across various business units.
• Collaborate with management to identify, review, and monitor internal risk and control activities and strategies.
• Maintain a strong understanding of IT systems supporting the entity and process-level controls to leverage automated controls where applicable.
• Communicate SOX issues and requirements effectively across leadership and process owners to drive solutions.
• Focus on optimizing the control environment to balance accuracy and efficiency.
• Review SOC-1 reports as they relate to systems, internal controls, and business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience.
• Broad general accounting knowledge, including FASB and GAAP regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of the insurance brokerage business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are a plus.
• 5-7+ years of experience in audit and/or internal controls roles.
• Prior SOX compliance experience including design and operational effectiveness testing.
• Strong knowledge of SOX regulations and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to evaluate processes, controls, and risks and efficiently address issues.
• Commitment to ethical principles and determination to find appropriate solutions in challenging or rapidly evolving situations.
• Experience managing complex projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and history of cross-team collaboration.
• Advanced desktop skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, public accounting experience, and CPA/CIA certification preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The organization offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range reflects the anticipated low and high ends for this position, with actual compensation influenced by factors such as experience, education, geography, scope, specialized skills, and business area.

Minimum core benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans starting from day one.
• Life and accident insurance.
• 401(k) and Roth options.
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA).
• Educational expense reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.

Additional benefits may include:

• Digital mental health services.
• Flexible work hours (varies by office and role).
• Training programs.
• Wellness programs including challenges, workshops, and digital fitness.
• Charitable matching gift program.

Benefits details apply to full-time positions; part-time benefits will be provided during the selection process.

Location

Not specified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless it imposes undue hardship on business operations.