Manager - Internal Control

Nextpower•Fremont, CA

About The Position

Nextpower is seeking a Manager, Internal Control to lead SOX and internal controls work across assigned business processes. The role manages and develops a team of internal controls professionals and partners with Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Legal, and external auditors. The manager sets team priorities, oversees routine operating plans and costs, and guides risk assessments, control design and testing, remediation, and readiness efforts. The position requires sound judgment, strong knowledge of business processes and financial reporting, and the ability to translate control requirements into practical solutions. The manager leads SOX risk assessments, annual planning and scoping, readiness activities, and continued program maturity. They oversee assigned process areas, guide walkthroughs and control testing, review workpapers, maintain SOX documentation, and work with process owners to address control gaps. They also assess the SOX impact of projects, systems, and process changes; coordinate remediation of audit findings and control deficiencies; and collaborate with internal and external auditors and cross-functional stakeholders. The role includes managing team capacity, workload, milestones, and costs; coaching employees and supporting their performance and career development; communicating control requirements and recommendations; escalating significant risks or resource needs; and recommending updates to procedures and control practices as business conditions and applicable requirements evolve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 8 years of related experience in accounting, external or internal audit, SOX, or internal controls; experience across public accounting and corporate environments is preferred.
Experience directly managing or formally leading employees, including assigning work, coaching, providing feedback, and supporting performance and development.
Working knowledge of SOX 404, internal control frameworks such as COSO, audit requirements including PCAOB standards, and U.S. GAAP.
Experience assessing business process risks, designing or evaluating controls, leading walkthroughs and control testing, documenting results, and driving remediation.
Ability to analyze complex or incomplete information, exercise sound judgment, and interpret requirements to recommend appropriate procedures and actions.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical control matters and gain cooperation from cross-functional partners.
Demonstrated ability to organize team work, manage multiple timelines, and deliver against recurring plans.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, or another relevant professional certification.
Experience supporting a public company’s SOX program through growth, system implementation, acquisition, or process transformation.
Experience with internal controls over financial reporting across finance, accounting, IT, or operational processes.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and develop a team of internal controls professionals; set goals, assign work, review quality and timeliness, provide feedback, and support performance and career development.
Plan and allocate team capacity against monthly and routine operating plans; monitor milestones, workload, and costs, and raise resource or schedule risks with leadership.
Apply company policies consistently, address routine team matters, and recommend improvements to functional procedures and practices.
Lead and contribute to SOX risk assessments, annual planning and scoping, readiness activities, and ongoing SOX program maturity.
Oversee assigned process areas and ensure the team understands related business activities, risks, controls, company policies, and applicable accounting and reporting requirements.
Guide process walkthroughs, tests of design, and tests of operating effectiveness; review workpapers and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Partner with process owners to evaluate processes, identify control gaps and improvement opportunities, and design practical controls that address risks and exposure.
Assess new projects, systems, and process changes for SOX impact and coordinate readiness actions with cross-functional partners.
Maintain SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices, and evidence of control performance.
Evaluate audit findings and control deficiencies; analyze facts and potential impact; and develop and track remediation plans with SOX leadership and accountable stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support requests related to SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Explain control requirements, findings, and recommendations to process owners, peer groups, and leaders, and build cooperation for timely action across functions.
Monitor commitments, resolve routine execution issues, and escalate significant risks, delays, or resource needs.
Stay current on SOX, PCAOB, COSO, U.S. GAAP, public-company reporting requirements, and emerging practices.
Recommend updates to team procedures and control practices based on changes in the business, systems, risks, and applicable requirements.