Corporate Manager, Technical Accounting & Sox Compliance

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

HII is currently looking for a Corporate Manager, Technical Accounting and Sox Compliance. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SOX Compliance, this positions' primary responsibility is serving as the enterprise-wide Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance manager. Additional responsibilities include supporting the technical accounting function.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master’s Degree and 4 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

CPA certification
Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm or related experience with SOX compliance at a large publicly traded company
Experience with SOX requirements and internal control assessments
Experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage/lead multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and stay organized
Self-directed and accountable
Strong analytical skills
Prior experience with AuditBoard, Blackline, Workiva, Microsoft Office, SAP

Responsibilities

Manage the enterprise-wide SOX compliance program covering the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, including preparation of the annual SOX compliance plan and risk assessment
Act as the primary point of contact for SOX compliance matters across the Company, maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with the business divisions, corporate departments, and both internal and external auditors
Manage the SOX compliance reporting process, which includes leading SOX compliance status meetings, assessing control deficiencies, and monitoring remediation plans
Provide upper management timely SOX status updates
Maintain the company’s SOX compliance tracking and reporting tool
Serve as SOX subject matter expert by providing guidance and best practices regarding control design, implementation, deficiency assessment, and remediation plans
Oversee the development and implementation of controls related to new accounting standards, transactions, processes, and systems.
Manage and coordinate the process for service organization control reports
Monitor the standard setting and rule making activities at the FASB and SEC
Participate in U.S. GAAP accounting and SEC reporting consultations by researching, analyzing, communicating, and documenting U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and conclusions
Prepare quarterly department memos, including those related to control deficiencies, impairment indicators, materiality assessments, and related party transactions
Participate in the implementation of new U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements
Review draft SEC filings and provide input into applicable footnote disclosures, including those related to new accounting standards and the Company’s accounting policies.
Assist with ad-hoc projects in support of management initiatives