We are looking for an experienced Sr Sox Analyst to support financial reporting, internal control activities, and compliance efforts for a complex multi-entity environment. This role partners with accounting teams, business stakeholders, and external auditors to help ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of SOX, audit practices, and financial analysis, along with the ability to improve processes and contribute to high-visibility reporting cycles.
Responsibilities:
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while helping produce internal and external financial reports for multiple reporting entities.
- Prepare and review schedules, reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting analyses to maintain accurate financial records and reporting.
- Perform SOX and internal control testing, evaluate control effectiveness, and document findings with practical recommendations for remediation.
- Partner with internal departments and external auditors to coordinate audit requests, resolve reporting issues, and maintain compliance with filing requirements.
- Analyze financial results and account activity to identify unusual trends, investigate variances, and recommend actions to reduce risk or reporting errors.
- Contribute to regulatory filings, tax-related reporting support, and management reporting by developing clear, accurate financial information and presentations.
- Participate in special projects such as process improvements, system enhancement testing, and ad hoc analysis that strengthen reporting and control environments.
- Provide guidance to business partners and entry-level team members on accounting treatment, reporting expectations, and control-related matters.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in financial accounting, reporting, audit, or internal controls, preferably in a multi-entity or complex reporting environment.
- Hands-on experience with SOX compliance, control testing, internal audit, and internal control documentation.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting processes, account reconciliation, and analysis of complex accounting issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced spreadsheet and reporting capabilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, auditors, and leadership while managing competing deadlines.
- Certification or an advanced degree may be viewed favorably, particularly in accounting, audit, or finance-related fields.