Manager, National Risk & Controls (SOX Audit) - REMOTE

Molina Healthcare•Long Beach, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Leads and manages team responsible for risk-based process design initiatives - leveraging a depth of internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), information technology and/or business experience to interpret significance of assessment findings, identify process improvement opportunities, develop risk based programs, and strengthen overall corporate governance and mitigate business risk. Essential Job Duties Oversees day-to-day function of Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, including oversight for establishing and maintaining internal controls, compliance, audits, policies and procedures, staff scheduling and performance, and ensures test results are properly documented and issues are appropriately raised. Oversees hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance management for the risk control team, and oversees the processes, tasks, functions, and projects within the function. Organizes and facilitates key SOX and internal control design and operational assessment processes with process owners, control owners, SOX leaders, and testers. Participates in establishing an enterprise-wide risk assessment processes and assists in developing and executing dynamic audit plans to address high-risk areas. Manages co-sourced consultants and optimizes their engagement according to budget; acts as lead in the scoping, budgeting, tracking of budget versus actuals and status reporting as needed. Critically evaluates current set of in scope controls, and recommends ways to rationalize and optimize controls through automation. Acts as the "go-to" person for internal controls within the organization and provides a reliable and insightful resources for implementing controls within a business processes in an efficient and effective manner. Liaises with external auditors and proactively coordinates SOX and other audit related matters to ensure, amongst other things, reliance by external auditors on leadership's testing and coordination of the prepared by client (PBC) request process to minimize impact to the business and align testing results. Performs other tasks and projects as assigned in support of internal audit team and corporate objectives, including business process improvements, planning and execution of operational audit projects. Demonstrates development of technical and analytical skills to understand business processes, interpret associated risks, develop testing approaches, and propose solutions. Coordinates and facilitates the implementation of SOX requirements for assigned areas. Represents as key liaison role in collaboration with service line senior leadership - disseminating information to leadership/departments to support internal control compliance, knowledge, and awareness. Implements multi-disciplinary project plans to comply with SOX and other key financial initiatives, including system and business process components. Collaborates directly with business process owners on the implementation of SOX controls, including business process redesign, policies, procedures, documentation, evidence-based evaluation and system enhancements. Resolves internal control issues and deficiencies through adept collaboration and facilitation skills with process and control owners. Assesses testing results, utilizes professional judgment, identifies trends and themes, and assesses process and control owner corrective action plans (CAPs) for adequacy and efficiency. Assists in annual risk assessment, material determination and detailed testing plans. Applies project management techniques to assess project plan objectives and risks, develops estimates of resource and time requirements, monitors and facilitates task completion, applies appropriate escalation to remove barriers, and ensures projects achieve desired objectives. Prepares written reports for leadership on project progress, remediation, and other requested topics. Directs the training of testers, analysts, and other junior members of the SOX team; ensures appropriate segregation of duties across department functions. Assists in defining, developing, and maintaining SOX and internal control policies and procedures. Promotes company awareness of processes, internal controls, policies, and SOX requirements. Promotes corporate and regional internal control standards. Conducts internal control training to groups across the organization.

Requirements

At least 7 years of hands-on independent problem-solving, project management, and analysis experience in the finance, accounting or auditing fields, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
At least 1 year of management/leadership experience.
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting or related field.
Detailed understanding of and experience in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including internal control scoping, documentation, testing and remediating control deficiencies.
Strong independent problem-solving, project management and analytical skills in finance, accounting, or auditing related areas.
Excellent desktop application capabilities (e.g. SOX compliance software, and related applications).
Effectively uses emotional intelligence to manage own emotional reactions in tense or ambiguous situations, and adjust style.
Appropriately based on audience and situation, expresses reactions and opinions without intimidating others, effectively adjusts to stress (e.g., uses humor) and demonstrates resiliency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products, key skills in Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)/applicable software program(s) proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred, or in progress.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) desirable.
SOX implementation experience for a public company and/or health care company.
Audit experience in a Big 4 firm and/or corporate environment.
Experience in the health care industry, preferably in accounting, finance, or auditing.
In-house specific application experience (e.g., JD Edwards, QNXT, SQL).
Strong understanding of internal audit standards, SOX, ITGC and COSO.
Experience in project management best practices.

Responsibilities

Oversees day-to-day function of Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, including oversight for establishing and maintaining internal controls, compliance, audits, policies and procedures, staff scheduling and performance, and ensures test results are properly documented and issues are appropriately raised.
Oversees hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance management for the risk control team, and oversees the processes, tasks, functions, and projects within the function.
Organizes and facilitates key SOX and internal control design and operational assessment processes with process owners, control owners, SOX leaders, and testers.
Participates in establishing an enterprise-wide risk assessment processes and assists in developing and executing dynamic audit plans to address high-risk areas.
Manages co-sourced consultants and optimizes their engagement according to budget; acts as lead in the scoping, budgeting, tracking of budget versus actuals and status reporting as needed.
Critically evaluates current set of in scope controls, and recommends ways to rationalize and optimize controls through automation.
Acts as the "go-to" person for internal controls within the organization and provides a reliable and insightful resources for implementing controls within a business processes in an efficient and effective manner.
Liaises with external auditors and proactively coordinates SOX and other audit related matters to ensure, amongst other things, reliance by external auditors on leadership's testing and coordination of the prepared by client (PBC) request process to minimize impact to the business and align testing results.
Performs other tasks and projects as assigned in support of internal audit team and corporate objectives, including business process improvements, planning and execution of operational audit projects.
Demonstrates development of technical and analytical skills to understand business processes, interpret associated risks, develop testing approaches, and propose solutions.
Coordinates and facilitates the implementation of SOX requirements for assigned areas.
Represents as key liaison role in collaboration with service line senior leadership - disseminating information to leadership/departments to support internal control compliance, knowledge, and awareness.
Implements multi-disciplinary project plans to comply with SOX and other key financial initiatives, including system and business process components.
Collaborates directly with business process owners on the implementation of SOX controls, including business process redesign, policies, procedures, documentation, evidence-based evaluation and system enhancements.
Resolves internal control issues and deficiencies through adept collaboration and facilitation skills with process and control owners.
Assesses testing results, utilizes professional judgment, identifies trends and themes, and assesses process and control owner corrective action plans (CAPs) for adequacy and efficiency.
Assists in annual risk assessment, material determination and detailed testing plans.
Applies project management techniques to assess project plan objectives and risks, develops estimates of resource and time requirements, monitors and facilitates task completion, applies appropriate escalation to remove barriers, and ensures projects achieve desired objectives.
Prepares written reports for leadership on project progress, remediation, and other requested topics.
Directs the training of testers, analysts, and other junior members of the SOX team; ensures appropriate segregation of duties across department functions.
Assists in defining, developing, and maintaining SOX and internal control policies and procedures.
Promotes company awareness of processes, internal controls, policies, and SOX requirements.
Promotes corporate and regional internal control standards.
Conducts internal control training to groups across the organization.