MacLean Power Systems is seeking a Director of SOX Compliance & Internal Audit to build and lead the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal audit functions as it prepares to operate as a public company.
This leader will establish a practical, risk-based control environment, develop the internal audit function, create enterprise policy governance, and serve as a key advisor to executive management and the Audit Committee. The role requires a hands-on leader who can build the function while working effectively across a decentralized, multi-entity manufacturing company.
This role is based in our
Fort Mill, SC Office.What You'll Do - Design and implement the Company's SOX compliance program, including financial reporting controls, entity-level controls, business process controls, and IT general controls.
- Lead the design, implementation, and testing of IT general controls in partnership with IT leadership.
- Lead annual risk assessment, scoping, control documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and management certification.
- Build a sustainable control environment aligned with COSO and applicable SEC and PCAOB requirements.
- Partner with business and functional leaders to design practical controls, assign ownership, and embed controls into normal operations.
- Establish the internal audit charter, methodology, staffing model, annual plan, issue tracking, and Audit Committee reporting.
- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, and fraud risks.
- Lead the development and governance of enterprise financial, accounting, compliance, and internal control policies.
- Coordinate with external auditors to support an efficient audit and reduce duplication where appropriate.
- Provide clear reporting to executive management and the Audit Committee on SOX readiness, audit findings, deficiencies, remediation, and emerging risks.
- Recruit, develop, and lead the SOX and internal audit team.
- Support Legal in building and improving the ERM program and aligning key risks with internal audit planning.
What You'll Need to Excel in This Role - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant designation.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in external audit, internal audit, SOX compliance, accounting, or risk management.
- Public accounting audit experience serving public companies or companies preparing to become public.
- Internal audit or SOX leadership experience within a large, complex company.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX Sections 302 and 404, COSO, SEC reporting requirements, and PCAOB standards.
- Experience assessing control design, leading testing, evaluating deficiencies, and overseeing remediation.
- Experience presenting to executive leadership, external auditors, and an Audit Committee or Board.
- Ability to travel to operating locations as needed.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Direct experience creating an internal audit department or materially transforming an existing function.
- Experience developing enterprise policies and establishing a policy governance process.
- Experience supporting an IPO, public-company readiness program, or first-year SOX implementation.
- Experience in a decentralized, multi-entity manufacturing or industrial company.
- Knowledge of IT general controls, ERP systems, cybersecurity risk, and data analytics.
- CIA, CISA, or other relevant certification in addition to a CPA.
Total Rewards Offering:MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid disability and more...
