Internal Controls Manager

Standard Aero•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

StandardAero's Internal Audit team is searching for an experienced Internal Controls Manager to join their dynamic group. As a strategic leader, you will have exceptional communication, analytical and leadership skills. Your experience will enhance the organization's ability to accomplish its objectives by leading the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and driving continuous improvement in the design, implementation and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required
Big Four public accounting experience required
A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, public accounting or financial controls, including demonstrated leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience managing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance programs, including risk assessment, scoping, control documentation, testing and deficiency remediation.
Strong knowledge of COSO Internal Control—Integrated Framework, SEC regulations and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 and Section 404 requirements.
Experience evaluating IT-dependent controls and coordinating SOX activities with Information Technology and external auditors is preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and partnering with stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and financial reporting processes.
Strong organizational, project management, leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and demonstrated ability to learn other applications (ERP systems, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms and data analytics tools).
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal control frameworks and financial reporting processes.
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the aerospace industry is preferred.
Experience leveraging data analytics and continuous monitoring techniques within SOX compliance programs is preferred.
Recognized internal audit certification (CIA, CISA or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads the planning, execution and continuous improvement of the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, including annual risk assessment, scoping, planning, testing, and reporting activities.
Oversees the evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to support compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Maintains and enhances the Company's SOX governance framework, including Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, control documentation and testing methodology.
Reviews control testing workpapers, deficiency evaluations, and reporting to ensure quality, consistency and adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Partners with process owners, Finance, Information Technology and business leadership to identify control gaps, evaluate risks and implement sustainable control improvements.
Coordinates with third-party service providers and external auditors to support the annual integrated audit, facilitate testing activities and maximize reliance on management's SOX program.
Evaluates control deficiencies, recommends remediation strategies, monitors management action plans and validates the implementation and sustainability of corrective actions.
Provides guidance and training to control owners regarding internal control responsibilities, documentation standards and SOX compliance requirements.
Leads projects that support the enhancement of the organization's internal control environment, financial reporting processes and governance framework.
Promotes the use of data analytics, automation and continuous monitoring techniques to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the SOX compliance program.