IT Internal Controls Manager

Skillsoft•Boston, MA

16h•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth. As part of the team, your skills will help organizations understand what skills they have, what they need next, and how to apply them in ways that drive real performance and progress. The IT Internal Controls Manager will support the Director, Internal Controls & Projects in managing the Corporate Internal Controls team in maintaining and monitoring the company’s IT General Controls (ITGC) compliance efforts in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements. The Manager will play a key role in providing support in the company’s continuous efforts to monitor and improve the company’s IT internal control environment as well as coordinate efforts around enterprise risk management activity and business continuity planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems, from accredited four-year college or university required, MBA or MS in Information Security a plus
5 – 7 years of relevant experience in an internal controls function and/or a public accounting firm with strong internal controls background, Big 4 accounting firms preferred
Working knowledge of professional standards, regulations and frameworks required: COSO framework Sarbanes Oxley regulations PCAOB standards/guidance related to internal controls
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact with all levels within the organization
Advanced analytical, organizational and risk assessment skills
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities at a time through effective project management skills
An innate curiosity with a default “trust but verify” mindset

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or CISA preferred
Experience in Big 4 accounting firms preferred

Responsibilities

Partners with process owners to evaluate and document key financial and IT processes and systems and related financial statement risks, including review and update of process documentation, conducting walkthroughs, preparing test plans, reviewing work of others and conducting controls testing for more technical functional areas
Assist in identifying business and technology risks, evaluating the implications and developing appropriate internal controls to address risks
Works with business partners to develop remediation plans and provides support with the remediation testing, advising them on control enhancements or process changes, as appropriate
Evaluates control operating effectiveness results, identifies control deficiencies, prioritizes resolution of deficiencies
Assists with the development and implementation of training for business partners pertaining to SOX processes and procedures
Liaises with internal and external auditors and responds to requests or reported issues in a timely manner
Coordinates, along with Director of Internal Controls and VP, Principal Accounting Officer, the company’s requirements for its Enterprise Risk Management Program and Business Continuity Plan
Partners with IT to ensure that system implementations, enhancements and changes are made in compliance with SOX requirements
Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline controls
Contributes to our positive, team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships, facilitating the resolution of conflicts, as necessary, sharing information, and accepting and providing constructive feedback