Nextpower is looking for a motivated and adaptable Manager, Internal Controls to join our team in Nashville, TN. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving our strategy, ensuring process excellence, and supporting the growth and innovation of our Internal Controls function. In this crucial role, you will contribute significantly to our team's strategy, growth, process excellence, and innovation. We are looking for a highly effective individual with a proven track record in comprehending business processes, identifying risks, and addressing control gaps. It is essential that you possess strong discernment and emotional intelligence, as well as the ability to translate business knowledge into practical solutions. Your responsibilities will include proposing and implementing effective control solutions within systems, processes, or reporting to establish an efficient control environment. The ideal candidate will be a change driver capable of independent thinking and possess excellent communication skills to effectively support their viewpoints and recommendations. You will be responsible for conducting SOX risk assessments, participating in readiness and process/control improvement initiatives, and influencing cross-functional teams to take action. A comprehensive understanding of auditing requirements, such as Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards, US GAAP, and emerging trends, is crucial for establishing an outstanding SOX program. Your role will involve the following: Collaborating cross-functionally to support the evolving SOX landscape and drive process improvement, serving as a strategic advisor to the company. Providing end-to-end business knowledge and expertise to assist in SOX readiness activities and the maturation of the SOX program. Taking ownership of assigned process areas, gaining a comprehensive grasp of business process activities, controls, relevant company policies, and external accounting and reporting guidelines, and acting as a subject matter authority for each area. Working with existing functional teams within the organization to review current processes, identify risk areas and areas for improvement, and design controls to mitigate risk and exposure, thereby minimizing operational surprises. Assessing and documenting new projects, processes, and systems that impact SOX, in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Leading process walkthroughs, tests of design (TOD), and tests of effectiveness (TOE) to evaluate compliance with internal controls and implementation. Partnering with the business to ensure up-to-date, accurate, and properly handled SOX documentation, including flowcharts and controls. Participating in annual and interactive SOX planning and scoping activities to understand significant changes in the SOX environment. Evaluating audit findings, identifying control gaps and deficiencies, and collaborating with SOX leadership to prepare impact assessments and remediation plans. Reporting and coordinating the remediation plan with relevant stakeholders.