Performs and manages multiple, concurrent internal reviews of complex financial, operational, and IT processes and audits internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards (SOX & SOC) and/or company policies. Identifies, resolves, and/or recommends solutions, which are presented to Company Management. May serve as the project leader on standard audits, the senior member of large-scale audits, or conduct complex audits independently.
- Hybrid work setup - Atlanta, GA
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the efforts for multiple, concurrent audit projects with varying degrees of complexity and conducts audits in accordance with departmental standards.
- Implements audit strategies and programs for assessment of the Company’s various worldwide operations and processes affecting financial reporting to support Management’s annual 404 assessment.
- Performs walkthroughs, tests and analyses, gathers audit evidence, evaluates results, and develops conclusions about the adequacy of internal controls. Documents the work performed and conclusions according to departmental standards.
- Coordinates examinations, deficiency monitoring and remediation testing and reporting of company’s Systems & Organizational Control (SOC 1 and SOC 2 programs).
- Builds effective relationships with business partners and senior management worldwide to stay abreast of activities within the Company’s operations for consideration for risk assessment and audit scoping.
- Discusses the results of audit tests and conclusions with Company management and obtains agreement on facts. Writes observations and persuasive recommendations regarding effective remediation solutions to include in professional audit reports to management and discusses solution options with management.
- Supports department leadership in responding to management queries regarding the internal control environment, and in carrying out investigations of alleged financial mismanagement, loss of assets, or other irregularities.
- Coaches, trains and monitors audit staff assigned providing appropriate oversight and guidance related to testing strategy, auditing technique, and sampling methodology throughout the audit cycle. Reviews the work of staff for sufficiency of approach, accuracy and completeness of audit procedures.
- Identifies and acts upon new and more efficient applications of technology in completing audit work.
- Identifies and implements ideas for improvement in the department’s procedures and work processes.
- Collaborates with external auditors and internal compliance functions as well as other internal parties to minimize business disruptions related to audit activities.
- Performs other job responsibilities and duties as assigned by Management.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field is required. Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Information Systems is desired
- Six years of auditing, accounting, management or related experience.
- Strong knowledge and application of US GAAP, SOX, COSO and risk-assessment practices, internal controls, and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- Candidate needs to be bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Experience in interpreting and testing SOC Reporting (Service and Organization Controls Reports) requirements.
- Certification as a CPA is required.
- Position requires domestic and international travel.
- Strong project management abilities as well as excellent oral and written communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent business report writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Pursues professional self-development and stays abreast of emerging trends and leading practices in information technology, auditing, risk management, accounting and auditing fields through continuing education, seminars, review of professional journal and self-study programs in the areas of management, accounting, auditing, and information technology.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person