Manager, SOX Compliance

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc. • Montreal, QC

18h • Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a Manager, SOX Compliance to join our Finance team. You will support the best practices of our finance division to drive SOX Compliance at Lightspeed. As part of the finance team, you will help the SOX Compliance team by overseeing the SOX Compliance program, leading a team performing control testing, risk assessments and scoping, as well as other ad-hoc SOX compliance projects.

Requirements

• CPA, or equivalent recognized professional designation required
• 6+ years of progressive experience in external audit and/or SOX Compliance, including at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of IFRS, and the COSO framework.
• Proven experience in leading SOX Compliance function and related activities, including performing risk assessments, SOX-level control documentation and developing strategic audit plans.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in situations requiring significant professional judgment, analytical rigor, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with audit management software.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong presentation and communication skills capable of influencing senior stakeholders. As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AuditBoard, NetSuite and/or Salesforce
• Extensive experience in a high-growth, publicly traded technology company.
• Excellent written and spoken French.
• Experience with data analytics tools in an audit context (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Alteryx).
• CISA, CIA, CFE, or other relevant professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and oversee the execution of the SOX program, annual scoping exercise, and other recurring SOX-related activities such as flowcharting and ad-hoc risk assessments.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 4 SOX Compliance specialists in the performance of SOX control testing, ensuring the annual testing plan is executed on schedule while fostering a high-performance team culture and promoting professional growth.
• Provide real-time guidance to stakeholders regarding proposed process changes, control enhancements, deficiencies and root cause analysis.
• Champion the optimization of the SOX Compliance system (AuditBoard) and other technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead and manage ad-hoc special projects and strategic initiatives as requested by SOX leadership.
• Staying abreast of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes impacting the business and audit profession.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Equity options
• Contributions to your pension plan
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Health and wellness credit
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
• Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
• Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed