Manager, Internal Controls

Title: Manager, Internal Controls

Location: Stamford, CT, Chicago, IL or Norwell, MA

Job Type: FT

About the Role:

The Manager, Internal Controls will support the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Compliance function to successfully implement, monitor and maintain effective Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) and Information Technology General Controls (ITGC). Must be an extremely hands-on self-starter who is able to work independently.

What Youll Do:

• Act as the Companys Subject Matter Expert (SME) on information technology (IT) SOX, fostering strong partnerships with control owners and Internal Audit to serve as a trusted second line of defense.
• Drive remediation efforts for IT SOX deficiencies by coordinating with control owners and providing guidance to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver comprehensive training programs to strengthen IT SOX awareness and compliance across the organization.
• Oversee the annual SOC report review process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and respond to changes in business operations, technology, and regulatory standards that impact IT SOX, proactively adapting processes as needed.
• Collaborate with business owners to embed SOX requirements into system implementations, supporting seamless integration and compliance.
• Partner with management to prepare and validate disclosures related to IT SOX, cybersecurity, and other relevant areas, ensuring transparency and regulatory adherence.
• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of internal controls for key business processes and international entities, ensuring consistency with SOX requirements and global compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the management teams of all major functional areas as well as external auditors, ensuring a deep understanding of key risks and processes of the organization.
• Assist in the design, development and implementation of ICOFR, including documentation and assessment (i.e., flowcharts, risk and control matrices) for newly acquired entities.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors with respect to their controls testing efforts, including walkthroughs, testing, audit requests and evaluation of deficiencies.
• Partner with Internal Audit and other stakeholders on testing and improving SOX controls.
• Identify opportunities to enhance, optimize and/or replace existing procedures and processes to reduce risks and increase efficiencies, quality and productivity.
• Travel Requirements: <25%
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests and perform other duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance OR bachelors degree in information systems with a minor in accounting/finance.
• 5+ years accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience and accounting under US GAAP.
• Experience in a publicly traded company environment.
• Working knowledge of an effective and efficient internal control and IT environment, including principles of SOX, COSO and PCAOB.
• Effective critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels and functions within the organization and with external contributors, including auditors, consultants and legal counsel.
• Experience with managing and working with auditors and external consultants.
• Self-starter; ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, to roll up sleeves and dig in and to make decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving and team-oriented business environment.
• Very strong drive, dedication and work ethic.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Adept in people management and conflict management.
• Results oriented and demonstrates a sense of urgency.
• Proficient organization and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, process-oriented and control-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a dynamic, high-growth start-up environment.
• CIA or CISA is strongly preferred. CPA is optional
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• People and project management experience.
• Working knowledge of SEC and CSE rules and regulations.
• Prior knowledge of Microsoft system infrastructure, including Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Azure AD, DevOps, and LCS.