Internal Audit & SOX Compliance Manager

Job Description
We are currently looking for an Internal Audit & SOX Compliance Manager to join our growing team. In this position, you will be a self-reliant individual with a keen eye for detail, determined to achieve high-quality results. You will possess excellent communication skills, can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and collaborate effectively with various teams. You will build relationships and advocate for Internal Audit across the organization as a trusted advisor adding value. In this leadership position, you will be responsible for managing a small staff of internal and/or external resources to plan and execute high-quality audits over the Company’s financially relevant financial business processes, manual and IT automated controls. You will coordinate with business process owners to identify necessary controls to assess and manage risk as well as develop test plans to assess the effectiveness of controls over financial reporting in conjunction with the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program. 
In addition, the department also reviews internal controls over other operational and information technology processes and supports management requests and special investigations, as needed. 
As an Internal Audit & SOX Compliance Manager, your duties & responsibilities will include:
Oversee audits, reviews, and special projects to analyze risks and controls supporting Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, key business operations and objectives. Conduct original audit work and supervise the audit team.
Manage all aspects of audit projects, including planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting. Develop audit programs to assess internal controls, identify risks, and adapt audit plans to address emerging trends.
Oversee the development of audit objectives, test approach, test procedures, and procedural guidelines
Ensure timely completion of audit plans within budget constraints. Contribute to advisory projects related to system implementations and strategic initiatives, strengthening internal controls.
Identify and analyze control deficiencies and trends, preparing detailed audit reports. Collaborate with management to establish policies and procedures, providing recommendations for improvement.
Supervise a small internal audit team (internal and/or external resources), providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations (for internal resources only). Serve as an industry expert during audits and mentor teams on internal controls and accounting principles.
Contribute to annual risk assessments and audit planning. Manage administrative tasks associated with audit projects and reporting to the Audit Committee.
Keep abreast of relevant business developments and evolving risk areas
Lead or support data analytics projects, integrating analytics into audit processes and identifying automation opportunities in partnership with IT
Develop strong working relationships with Business Process owners to maximize the cohesiveness between the teams
Perform other duties as required
Maximum travel is approximately 15%