Job Duties: Support the organization's global compliance program with respect to SOX, including scoping work, risk assessment, internal controls evaluation and mapping, identification and mitigation of control gaps, and evaluation of the overall design of the compliance framework. Coordinate and/or perform SOX testing procedures for assigned legal entities/Corporate functions and evaluate the overall effectiveness of internal controls as they relate to specific control objectives. Support the Americas regional compliance efforts including financial reviews, risk assessments, and self-assessments. Review and understand the results of audits performed by our Internal Audit Department, and monitor and track the timely closure/resolution of corrective action plans as determined by management. Attend periodic status update and closing meetings conducted by the Internal Audit Department for audits and/or reviews of individual legal entities, business processes, and/or Corporate functions. Support and coordinate with the external auditors, specifically as it relates to (1) our global SOX efforts, and (2) all external audit findings and recommendations. Serve as a resource for financial policy interpretation and compliance. Assist with other departmental projects and initiatives, such as the quarterly certification letters, fraud awareness program, annual certifications related to segregation of duties and user access, and annual global service provider evaluation. Other projects and responsibilities as needed. Telecommuting permitted.       

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or foreign equivalent), plus 3 years of experience in the job offered, or in a related occupation.         

Special Requirements:  Requires 3 years of experience with the following:

1. Internal controls, SOX compliance, audit activities, policies, and training.
2. SOX testing.
3. Reviewing and understanding the results of audits performed by Internal Audit Department, and monitoring and tracking the timely closure/resolution of corrective action plans as determined by management.
4. Supporting the organization's global compliance program with respect to SOX, including scoping work, risk assessment, internal controls evaluation and mapping, identification and mitigation of control gaps, and evaluation of the overall design of the compliance framework.
5. Accounting.

Telecommuting permitted. May require employment and background checks.