What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, SOX position at Qualys?
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In this role you will support the execution of operational, information technology, financial, strategic and compliance audits as well as assess risk in the financial reporting process. Identifying and testing internal controls and recommending improvements. Your primary focus will be managing compliance of Qualys, Inc's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. You are expected to partner with leaders cross-functionally and at varying levels within the company to better understand departmental operations and controls. You must have a developed analytical skillset that allows you to execute an audit and effectively communicate recommendations.
- Evaluating design of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and testing to validate operating effectiveness of ICFR.
- Execute the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and assist with conducting audits of select operational, information technology, and compliance processes in timely manner.
- Collaborate with the external independent financial audit firm with the goal of maintaining and increasing reliance on the work of Internal Audit
- Maintain (and update if needed) a listing of key reports owned by the process owners and ensure appropriate testing over those reports is performed.
- Develop robust relationships and communicate effectively with internal business partners, especially accounting teams, and SOX control owners, while maintaining independence and objectivity
- Participate in conducting the company's Enterprise Risk Assessment
- Directly manage the SOX-Internal Audit Team and external consultant and collaborate with other leaders in key initiatives and their implementation.
- Partner with Finance and IT departments to ensure appropriate maintenance of finance related systems.
Qualifications:
- Experience leading SOX responsibilities at a public company
- Experience working with Big 4 Accounting firms and knowledgeable in PCAOB and SEC standards and requirements.
- CPA, CIA or similar certification preferred.
- Candidate should be self-motivated, balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines, and work in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to interact with and build productive working relationships across all organizational levels and departments across geographies.
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and control deficiencies prevention/mitigation.
- Proactive and the ability to work independently, escalating issues when appropriate.
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Annual Salary Guidelines: $190,000 - $230,000
Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our .
Qualys is committed to building an environment characterized by respect for the individual where cultural and ethnic diversity are blended by teamwork into a harmonious work force. Because of this we are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees.
All qualified applicants shall receive consideration that is free of discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics and information, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This applies equally to individuals with a physical or mental disability or medical condition.
Qualys offers reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities to the extent the accommodation will enable them to perform the essential functions of the job and will not create an undue hardship. Further information relating to reasonable accommodations is available from the Human Resources Department.
If you request assistance or accommodations, please contact us at HR@Qualys.com
Salary : $190,000 - $230,000
