LifeStance Health

SOX Internal Audit Manager

LifeStance Health$130K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a similar role in high-growth public companies or Big 4 advisory practice.
  • Strong understanding of the COSO 2013 framework and SEC/PCAOB regulations.
  • Proven ability to design and monitor a risk-based internal control environment.
  • Knowledge of Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on the design and execution of controls and compliance programs.
  • Draft process narratives, create flowcharts, and testing workpapers for operational testing.
  • Drive control design and implementation with financial partners and operational teams.
  • Conduct deep dives on processes to assess financial reporting risks.
  • Support process and control owners to ensure effective control implementation.
  • Participate in annual walkthroughs and documentation with control owners and external auditors.
  • Perform financial controls testing and evaluate control deficiencies.

Benefits

  • Engagement with a talented team in a dynamic compliance environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in high-impact projects.
  • Collaboration with various departments including Accounting, Finance, and Tax.
  • Supportive culture that encourages innovative thinking and problem-solving.
  • Chance to work in a company focused on process improvements and compliance excellence.
Full Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW Are you excited about driving compliance in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Come join our SOX & Internal Audit team! The Financial SOX Manager is responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and execution of the design of the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.

We are searching for bar-raising professionals who consistently exceed expectations, thrive in a fast-paced workplace, and can actively contribute to our talented team.

The SOX & Internal Audit team drives internal controls over financial reporting, internal controls readiness, process improvements, and other compliance activities. We are subject matter experts that help build the control framework and consult with control owners across our processes. Responsibilities include developing and enhancing internal and external partnerships to deliver on annual controls requirements. This role will require a deep understanding and experience with all aspects of internal controls, including building and developing a control framework along with financial information technology systems for a complex, high-growth stage organization. A strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential for this position, as it underpins the evaluation and design of effective financial controls and ensures compliance with reporting standards.


Requirements for this position also include a knowledge of the COSO 2013 framework and SEC/PCAOB regulations, as well as the demonstrated ability to design and monitor an effective risk-based internal control environment. Firm knowledge of Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) is also a plus.

We are currently looking for experienced candidates who have held similar positions in high growth public companies or who have held a similar position within the advisory practice of a Big 4 public accounting firm serving for 5 - 7 years. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively to accomplish challenges will be expected as this is an ongoing requirement for this position. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate they were top performers at their level.

Compensation: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00/annually, plus annual bonus potential

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Advising on designing and executing controls and compliance programs including conducting/ leading interviews,

  • Drafting process narratives and/or creating flowcharts and creating testing workpapers for control and operational testing

  • Driving control design and implementation with program management, financial business partners (Accounting, Tax, Finance, etc.), and operational teams

  • Driving deep dives on process areas to define the set of risk and controls in addressing financial reporting risk

  • Providing ongoing support to process owners/control owners and cross-functional teams to ensure controls are designed and implemented effectively

  • Participating in and documenting annual walkthroughs with process/application/control owners across the company and external auditors

  • Perform financial controls testing efficiently and effectively while assisting in the evaluation of identified control deficiencies and monitoring of remediation efforts

  • Maintains detailed status schedules for all assigned internal audit areas and provides regular updates to the Sr. Director of Internal Audit regarding deadlines and estimates to complete

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

  • Developed knowledge of building SOX controls and framework along with internal audit concepts and application of auditing techniques

  • High degree of initiative and independent judgment

  • Experience owning program strategy and end-to-end delivery

  • Experience managing accounting/finance process improvement and/or technology projects with aggressive schedules

  • Willingness to put in the time and quality of work necessary to meet internal and external deadlines

  • Knowledge of the healthcare industry or ability to learn industry quickly

  • Ability to read and interpret accounting reports, write reports, business correspondence

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Effective interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail, organized

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

  • Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance Health is a mental health care company that provides a range of services to support the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. The company offers services such as medication management, psychotherapy, and counseling. LifeStance Health has a team of mental health professionals with expertise in various areas of mental health, including psychiatry, psychology, and counseling. The company has partnerships with various health care providers to support their mental health care programs. LifeStance Health was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Learn more about LifeStance Health
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.7 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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