Internal Controls and SOX Leader

Kidde Global Solutions•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

11h

About The Position

The Internal Controls & SOX Leader will lead the design, implementation, and operationalization of KGS’s internal control framework in preparation for becoming a public company. This individual will re-establish the SOX program, partnering cross-functionally to establish scalable processes, support IPO readiness, and ensure compliance with U.S. public company requirements. This role requires a hands-on builder with deep technical expertise in SOX 404, SEC reporting environments, and public company governance—combined with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

10–15+ years of experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or public company SOX leadership.
CPA required.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience leading SOX implementation or IPO readiness initiatives.
Deep understanding of SOX 404(a) and 404(b) requirements.
Strong technical U.S. GAAP knowledge.
Experience interacting with audit committees and executive leadership.
Prior experience supporting an IPO or de-SPAC transaction.
Experience building controls in a high-growth or PE-backed environment.
ERP implementation experience (Oracle, JDE, etc.).
Experience scaling from private to public company compliance.
CIA or CISA a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the Company’s SOX 404(a) readiness initiative, including scoping, risk assessment, documentation, and testing strategy.
Design and implement a scalable internal control framework aligned with COSO.
Establish governance structure for ICFR, including Disclosure Committee support and executive certifications.
Develop project plan and roadmap to achieve public company compliance timelines.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, HR, Legal, and Operations to design controls over key business processes.
Implement documentation standards (process narratives, risk/control matrices, flowcharts).
Establish IT General Controls (ITGCs) in collaboration with IT leadership.
Evaluate system architecture and support ERP upgrades or implementations to enable scalable controls.
Integrate controls into new products, markets, and acquisitions.
Conduct top-down risk assessment consistent with PCAOB standards.
Evaluate segregation of duties, entity-level controls, and management review controls.
Identify gaps relative to public company standards and drive remediation.
Advise leadership on control implications of complex transactions (equity, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, tax, etc.).
Serve as primary internal controls liaison with external auditors (Big 4 preferred).
Coordinate readiness efforts for PCAOB audit requirements.
Prepare materials for Audit Committee and Board updates.
Build internal controls awareness and accountability across the organization.
Recruit and develop internal SOX team as the company scales.
Implement monitoring tools and automation to reduce reliance on manual controls.
Balance compliance rigor with operational efficiency to support growth.