Manager, Accounting Quality Assurance & Governance

Salesforce•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting of the Controllership Strategy and Enablement Team, this role supports the team’s strategy, growth, and innovation. The Manager will work in a fast-paced environment, building relationships within global accounting teams and the larger business operations organization globally. The role is responsible for end-to-end support of the SOX Cycle Program in Controllership, building expertise in quality assurance testing and advisory of controls and processes, participating in ad hoc special projects ensuring proper SOX compliance, and interacting with external auditors and the Internal Audit team on SOX and testing matters. This role also supports the enablement and training of Controllership on executing key controls and operational processes. The ideal candidate has strong external and internal audit experience, excellent problem-solving skills, is a strong communicator, thrives on process improvement, and enjoys working in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

5+ years of overall combined accounting & audit (external & internal) experience.
Bachelors, or equivalent, in Accounting or Finance or related finance field degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
Experience in SOX control documentation / execution / testing.
Knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and SOX or other local compliance equivalent.
Strong communication, collaboration and teamwork skills across all levels.
Proven critical thinking capability.
Process re-engineering involvement and/or process efficiency focus; Ability to identify and drive business accounting process improvement.
Strong analytical skills and experience using data analytics tools (e.g Tableau).
Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities optimally in order to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

CPA/CA preferred.
Technology industry and/or Big 4 experience.
Experience with major ERP system preferred.
Work experience in managing outsourcing services would also be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations associated with the execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program for Controllership, including thresholds & internal control assessments, coordination of process documentation, risk assessments, SOX control testing, deficiency remediation, and working with the internal audit team and external auditors.
Act as a trusted advisor, working with internal and external business partners (global/HQ and international) to ensure compliance with SOX, accounting policies, procedures, and controls, and provide support on special requests.
Execute quality assurance testing, providing advisory support on controls and processes, and actively participating in ad hoc special projects.
Provide expert advisory to support SOX compliance and process improvements.
Drive continuous improvement in the automation of accounting and reporting processes; rethink the status quo for continuous improvement and gaining efficiencies.
Propose and implement best practices that simplify, standardize, and scale how we work; roll out processes and systems globally, justify and document regional exceptions due to local requirements.
Drive engagements with global/regional accounting and cross-functionally.