SOX Manager

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POSITION TITLE

SOX Manager

POSITION LOCATION

Richmond, VA

This position is available to Virginia residents as Richmond, Virginia in-office applicants with a hybrid work schedule.

YOUR ROLE

The Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) SOX Manager will serve as a member of the Genworth Corporate Audit Services (GCAS) department. Travel will be required at roughly 10-20% which includes the potential for some international travel. This position will report to the ICOFR Project Management Office (PMO) Director, a member of the GCAS Senior Leadership Team.

What you will be doing

• Support the ICOFR PMO Director and ICOFR managers in the development and communication of annual ICOFR Program required activities and related ICOFR calendar
• Coordinate timely execution of ICOFR Program activities with process owners in alignment with calendar requirements
• Evaluate financial reporting process documentation ensuring appropriate identification of risks and controls
• Document and test the design and operating effectiveness of key controls
• Critically review control documentation to determine appropriate test procedures & plans
• Ensure ICOFR testing is executed in line with Company ICOFR policies and procedures
• Act as a liaison with process and control owners to ensure proper control processes and documentation are maintained
• Act as a liaison to the external auditor to ensure any issues regarding testing procedures, testing documentation, or deficiency assessments are addressed on a timely basis.
• Provide process owners with feedback to enable them to continue to enhance their control structure and related documentation
• Assist process owners and business controllers in evaluating deficiencies identified through test of design and test of operating effectiveness, internal audit findings and other sources
• Maintain knowledge of current and upcoming regulatory requirements which impact ICOFR compliance
• May be asked to assist with the execution of risk based internal audits of business processes

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or another relevant field
• 3-5 years of relevant audit experience including experience focused on SOX 404 efforts
• Experience auditing public companies in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the PCAOB standards
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Team player who can also work autonomously
• Ability to proactively manage assigned tasks, handle multiple tasks concurrently and adhere to tight deadlines
• Strong computer skills (e.g., proficiency in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

NICE TO HAVE

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification
• Recent 'Big 4' or a national public accounting firm experience
• Ability to present analysis and findings in a cohesive, understandable and actionable format to process and control owners
• Think critically and challenge existing controls and documentation
• Effectively and efficiently interview process and controls owners to identify risks
• Reason logically, analyze and evaluate data and information, and draw appropriate conclusions
• Ability to influence change in a matrix organization
• Strong knowledge of the COSO 2013 framework

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth employees make a difference in people's lives every day. We're committed to making a difference in our employees' lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off - Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

ADDITIONAL

• At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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