MD- SOX & Internal Controls

FedEx•Harrison, AR

35d

About The Position

The Director, SOX & Internal Controls will be responsible for establishing, leading, and maintaining the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program as it prepares for and transitions to a standalone, publicly traded entity effective June 1, 2026. Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Audit, this role will design and operationalize the company's internal control framework over financial reporting (ICFR), ensuring compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The Director will partner closely with Finance, IT, Operations, and external auditors to implement sustainable, efficient, and well-documented control environments that will support the company's first-year SOX certification and long-term governance goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required. Related experience may offset degree requirements and related education/degree may offset experience requirements
Ten (10) years of experience in accounting and financial reporting
Deep knowledge Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements, COSO framework.
Strong understanding of financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes, with the ability to identify control risks and design effective mitigation strategies
Proven ability to evaluate, implement, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting in complex, multi-entity organizations
Skilled in coordinating control testing, remediation, and documentation to support external auditor reliance and minimize audit costs
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present control findings, issues, and recommendations clearly to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, Workiva) and experience leveraging technology (e.g., AI, RPA, data analytics, data visualization) and automation to strengthen controls

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred
Big 4 experience preferred

Responsibilities

Design and implement the SOX compliance program to achieve readiness by the spin-off date and sustain compliance thereafter
Lead the ICFR scoping, risk assessment, and control design process, ensuring alignment with COSO and PCAOB standards
Oversee process documentation, process flowcharts, and testing procedures across all in-scope entities and functions
Establish clear ownership and accountability for control activities throughout the organization.
Manage the testing of controls to evaluate design and operating effectiveness
Identify control deficiencies and coordinate remediation efforts with process and control owners.
Maintain appropriate documentation and evidence to support management's SOX 404 certifications
Develop dashboards and reporting for management and the Audit Committee summarizing program progress, deficiencies, and remediation status
Serve as the primary liaison between Internal Audit, Finance, IT, Business Operations, and External Auditors on all SOX-related matters
Provide training and guidance to control owners and business process leaders to drive awareness and accountability for internal controls
Partner with the CFO organization to ensure SOX readiness aligns with financial close, reporting, and system implementation timelines
Establish scalable, technology-enabled processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability of SOX activities
Leverage data analytics and automation to improve control monitoring and reduce manual testing requirements
Continuously refine the SOX program to reflect changes in business structure, systems, or regulatory expectations
Complies with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Performs other duties as assigned