- Develop and execute a multi-year plan of control improvement and control testing with the objective of becoming compliant with SOX.
- Develop a multi-year resource plan including human capital and budget dollars by identifying significant control gaps and recommended action plans which include costs to implement
- Ensure the quality of the implementation of exit readiness recommendations related to controls through the execution of a thorough testing plan
- Improve Chamberlain Group’s system of internal control by identifying and evaluating risk and controls from an enterprise-wide perspective as well as specific processes; collect, analyze and report on data evaluating Chamberlain Group’s overall system of internal control
- Manage the process to document key business processes by creating process and flows that identify risks and controls in partnership with process owners and subject matter experts
- Design tests to measure the operating effectiveness of implemented controls compliant SOX
- Identify control deficiencies and collaborates with business owners to develop effective remediation plans; develop relevant Corporate policies to ensure appropriate controls are in place
- Provide training and internal consulting to Control and Process Owners to ensure understanding and knowledge of internal control processes and procedures.
- Create deliverables and reports to provide regular progress updates to Executives and the Audit Committee
- Manage key vendor relationships to enable the implementation of SOX compliance activities and ongoing testing
- Create and maintain methodology to manage Segregation of Duties risks across Chamberlain Group’s ICFR related applications
- Partner with New Business Development and Corporate Business Development to ensure that effective internal controls exist for partnerships, joint ventures and acquisitions
- Work directly to support the annual audit on all matters of internal control and proactively identifies potential areas of control weakness that may be detected as part of the annual financial statement audit; work with the company’s external auditors on all matters involving design of controls and testing of effectiveness of controls
- Motivate and lead a high performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members
- Drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies
- Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM and regular interpersonal communications
- Lead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the CG mission, vision and values.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
Experience:
- 5 years of experience in Internal Control
- 15 total years in Finance or Internal Control
- SOX 302 and 404 compliance experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- CPA (Registered, licensed, active or inactive) or CIA
- Detailed knowledge of COSO
Other:
- 25% travel including international; Public Company or Public Accounting (National) Firm
Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Master's of Accounting or MBA
Experience:
- External Audit
- Fraud investigation
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- SAP Governance Risk & Compliance
- Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27000 or ITIL
The pay range for this position is $194,094.00 - $325,739.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
