SOX Director

SOX Director

Key Role:

Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all phases of the SOX compliance cycle, with a particular focus on internal controls over financial reporting subject to SEC regulations. Work closely with process and control owners to assess end-to-end processes and controls, particularly as new operational processes or new organizational structures are implemented, to ensure the SOX control environment remains current with business practices.  Work closely with the Government Accounting Compliance (GAC), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Internal Audit (IA) teams to assess risk across the broader control environment and identify and implement opportunities for shared controls in the GAC and SOX areas to effectively manage risk objectives while also allowing for increased efficiency in testing practices. Lead walkthroughs and identify, validate key controls. Monitor testing procedures for effectiveness and execute or supervise the execution of testing procedures and report results to applicable stakeholders and executives. Develop risk perspectives and internal control recommendations based on thorough understanding of the firm’s business, operational processes, and related risks. Recommend improved control design to satisfy regulatory requirements efficiently. Drive the adoption of enhanced data analytics and process automation. Contribute to the ongoing development of the SOX PMO including driving continuous process improvement and operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to provide strategic guidance to stakeholders to drive process improvements and optimization. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience working in a SOX practitioner and leadership role

• Experience with maintaining an internal control environment and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and SOX regulations

• Experience rationalizing internal controls within and across both the SOX and DFARs ecosystems to focus on risks of material misstatement and non-compliance and optimize testing effectiveness

• Experience developing risk perspectives and internal control recommendations based on thorough understanding of the firm’s business, operational processes, and related risks and recommend improved control design to satisfy regulatory requirements efficiently

• Experience in successful people leadership with demonstrated capabilities developing teams

• Ability to manage direct staff and effectively coordinate other internal and external process participants in a matrixed environment and establish key stakeholder relationships at both the corporate and sector levels

• Ability to drive the adoption of enhanced data analytics and process automation and contribute to the ongoing development of the SOX PMO including driving continuous process improvement and operations

• Knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and business process best practices

• Bachelor’s degree

• CPA credential

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in the government contracting industry to include knowledge of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement] (DFARS) Business Systems

• Experience with Costpoint, Deltek Time, Workday and Ivalua

• Experience with Workiva

• Possession of excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, including to executive audiences

• IT related credentials such as CISA and CITP

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $134,600.00 to $250,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

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Salary : $134,600 - $250,000