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This multinational public biotech company is looking for someone to lead all SOX compliance, ITGCs, FCPA controls, technology risks, and more working alongside their current business leaders & stakeholders.. This role is fully remote outside of quarterly travel to their East Coast headquarters.. Experience of the ideal candidate includes visibility to public company accounting and reporting such as through an audit/ assurance role within a large public accounting firm such as the Big 4.. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) licensure. Working knowledge with Oracle NetSuite; Strongpoint, JIRA, Blackline; Workiva; Workday; Coupa; and Celigo expertise.

manager financial systems

Job Description Job Description One of our most innovative clients hiring a new Senior Manager of Financial Systems Risk & Compliance!
This multinational public biotech company is looking for someone to lead all SOX compliance, ITGCs, FCPA controls, technology risks, and more working alongside their current business leaders & stakeholders.
This role is fully remote outside of quarterly travel to their East Coast headquarters. The hiring manager told us that he has never felt more respected or valued at a company, and that he is working with some of the smartest people he has ever met in his life. Turnover is extremely low at a whopping 5%.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Head of Financial Systems, lead SOX related efforts over financially relevant Ginkgo IT General Controls (ITGC). This includes assisting in the design and implementation of effective ITGC's.
Work closely with the Internal Audit Department on feedback for process and control improvements
Assist in the design and implementation of efficient and effective financial systems controls across the FINSYS organization Implement documentation including process flowcharts, process narratives, risk and controls matrix and evaluate controls
Assist in the development of data analytics as well as using a data driven mindset to develop tools and techniques to enhance the FINSYS processes and controls
Assist in identifying and evaluating business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement and implementation
Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify potential internal control deficiencies and address real-time
Lead the FINSYS related efforts in response to both internal and external SOX audits
Collaborate with process and control owners for remediation of identified deficiencies, advising them on internal control enhancements or process changes, as appropriate
Supporting process owners through training, reviewing, and providing guidance for their processes Staying current to changes in regulatory guidance, industry best practices, and areas of focus/hot topics for external audits
Coordinate with process and control owners internal and external auditors for the audit of the Company's internal controls
Proactively identify and monitor process and system changes that result from our growth, international expansion, software application changes, accounting integration in connection with acquisitions and other areas of change that have a direct impact the Company's financial statements
Support ad-hoc projects as they arise
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Finance ERP experience in large scale, complex and/or matrixed organizations
6+ years of professional experience with 3+ years of direct SOX 404 compliance, internal controls, internal auditing, accounting and/or testing experience (or 6+ years in an external audit capacity). Experience of the ideal candidate includes visibility to public company accounting and reporting such as through an audit/ assurance role within a large public accounting firm such as the Big 4.
Progressive experience with deep understanding of SOX 404 requirements including defining and designing internal controls over financial reporting
Excellent communication and problem solving skills
Ability to be self motivated and independent
Preferred Capabilities and Experience
MSA or MBA degree
Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) licensure
Working knowledge with Oracle NetSuite; Strongpoint, JIRA, Blackline; Workiva; Workday; Coupa; and Celigo expertise.
Prior experience supervising and collaborating with global teams; demonstrated adaptability with verbal and written communication across business cultures and time zones
Strong attention to detail, meticulous organizational skills and strong desire for continuous improvement
Self-motivated and strong ability to work independently in a dynamic environment, driven towards superior effort and performance
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, specifically in developing positions and presenting to management, auditors, and non-accounting stakeholders
An innate curiosity with a default “trust but verify” mindset #J-18808-Ljbffr

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