Atlanta, GA, USA
Full time
2024-05-31
R24_0000013656
Summary
The GPC Finance Team has recently embarked on a transformation journey to reduce the time and cost incurred to produce decision-useful financial information. To support this effort, we are looking for a leader who will be responsible for maintaining and improving our internal SOX controls environment in line with our broader transformation initiatives.
In this role, you will help establish a "Second Line of Defense" by ensuring internal processes & controls are designed & implemented effectively, while partnering with the "First" (Control Owners) and "Third" (Internal Audit) Lines of defense to promote a best-in-class control environment that minimizes misstatement risk.
A strong candidate will have working experience with internal controls as well as finance / IT business processes. Foundational skills include communication, business analysis, problem-solving, cross-team coordination, project management, and change management.
Key Responsibilities:
Control Environment:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal control processes to accurately reflect the control environment via ownership of the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and control narratives.
- Support internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and insights (e.g., support development of annual SOX audit plan).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance / IT team members and Internal Audit) to design and document effective internal controls for finance business and IT processes.
- Develop and manage remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Function as a liaison between management, internal auditors, and external auditors to facilitate communication and ensure alignment on SOX compliance objectives.
- Work closely with global team members (e.g., Business Unit Executives, Finance, IT, and other relevant functions) to ensure seamless integration of controls within business processes.
- Work with stakeholders and internal audit to implement controls during automation, process changes, and / or system implementations.
- Partner cross-functionally to address business questions, be able to offer and conclude recommendations, drive change and results.
Continuous Improvement:
- Actively participate in process improvement initiatives, striving for increased efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls
- Identify areas within finance where digital technologies can streamline processes and reduce manual tasks.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, audit, or related field.
- Attestation or enterprise risk services (preferably Big 4).
- Ideally a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Experience in developing and implementing SOX control frameworks, including risk assessment, control design, and testing methodologies.
- Proven track record of leading SOX compliance initiatives and managing SOX audits in a complex organization environment.
- Strong understanding of SOX regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO framework) and their implications for financial reporting.
- Ability to analyze complex business processes, identify control gaps, and recommend practical solutions to mitigate risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with a technology-enabled finance transformation project.
- Knowledge of current GPC finance tech stack, including but not limited to Oracle, Workday, OneStream, IBM Planning Analytics, RPA (Blue Prism), Blackline, Nintex, Power BI, AuditBoard, and Workiva.
Leadership Skills:- Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work closely with internal and external partners to achieve SOX compliance objectives and organizational goals.
- Continuous improvement mindset with an ability to work in a cross-functional, global, and fast-paced environment, pivoting as needed to manage changing priorities.
- Make balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.
- Able to manage ambiguity and be able to iterate to meet business needs.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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