Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!Allied Universal® is hiring a Manager of Internal Audit, Global SOX. The Manager of Internal Audit of Global SOX will serve as a trusted advisor to the business on Global SOX Compliance, reporting to the Director, Internal Audit. The Manager will work with internal team members and external consultants to support the global business in establishing, managing, and maintaining all aspects of the SOX compliance program to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the ongoing global project to design and implement a comprehensive SOX compliance program tailored to the organization's needs and regulatory requirements
Work with management and the Director to develop and maintain SOX policies, procedures, and controls documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and internal best practices
Support performance of regular risk assessments to identify key areas of SOX compliance risk and develop strategies to mitigate these risks effectively
Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SOX compliance activities
Support establishment of a robust monitoring and testing framework to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of SOX controls and identify areas for improvement
Coordinate closely with process and control owners, external auditors, and advisory partners to facilitate planning activities, walkthroughs, evidence requests, information exchange, and status updates
Cultivate strong relationships with internal management teams, including Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, and IT, and external auditors/consultants, ensuring comprehensive insight into organizational key risks and processes
Support data gathering for preparation of regular reports and updates for senior management and the Board of Directors on the status of SOX compliance activities, including findings, remediation efforts, and key metrics
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of progressive finance, internal audit, and/or risk experience
Minimum of three (3) years of related Internal Control Frameworks and SOX Compliance experience demonstrating the ability to facilitate the establishment of global controls
Strong knowledge/experience with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements and US GAAP, COSO framework
Proven experience in executing complex audit plans, particularly those approved by the Group Audit Committee
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills
Extensive knowledge and implementation experience with advanced risk-based audit methodologies, policies, and procedures, aimed at consistently improving audit quality
Skilled in producing fact-based audit findings and crafting actionable recommendations that address risks and gain buy-in from various levels of management
Ability to provide insightful analysis of audit results to senior committees and leaders, facilitating root cause analysis and driving sustainable control improvements
Strong technical proficiency and expertise in Microsoft Excel with ability to quickly adapt to financial reporting systems
Strong commitment to maintaining the independence and ethical standards of the audit team while fostering productive collaboration with management at all levels
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Public accounting experience, preferably Big 4
Experience in executing group audits with international component auditors
Experience in listing or IPO of private company
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)
Experience in outsourced managed services business or high-volume customer focused organization
Experience working In a PE backed company
BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
#LI-JS2Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.comIf you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.comIf you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .Location: United States-Pennsylvania-ConshohockenJob Category: Management