Senior Manager of SOX & Internal Controls

General Dynamics Information Technology • Fairview Park, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager of SOX and Internal Controls at GDIT leads the SOX compliance and internal audit programs and ensures that controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively across the business. This highly visible role reports to the GDIT Assistant Controller and works with the General Dynamics Corporate team to support SOX and Internal Audit functions for the Corporation. The role also works with GDIT Finance and Operations and other General Dynamics business units.

The position oversees the GDIT SOX program, including annual control testing and coordination with external auditors, and leads the SOX and Internal Controls team, including oversight of the internal audit vendor. It manages the GDIT Internal Audit program, from annual risk assessment and audit planning through audit coordination and timely remediation plans. The Senior Manager partners with process owners and stakeholders to keep SOX documentation current, assess changes that may affect controls, improve processes and the control environment, and maintain high-quality workpapers. The role also monitors relevant legislation, accounting literature, and regulatory guidance; collaborates across complex technology systems and processes; and assists with special projects arising from audit and review findings.

This is a hybrid position based in Falls Church, Virginia, with at least three days per week in the office expected. Scheduled hours are 40 per week, and travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• At least one relevant certification is required: CPA, CIA, CISA, or another related internal control certification.
• Strong knowledge or experience with PCAOB requirements, US GAAP, ICFR, and the COSO Framework.
• Experience with designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls and SOX compliance for public companies.
• US Person required.
• Expected to work in the Falls Church, Virginia office at least 3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SOX compliance software; Workiva is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the GDIT SOX program, including annual control testing and coordination with external auditors.
• Coordinate as needed with General Dynamics Corporate and the GDIT IT team.
• Lead the SOX and Internal Controls team, including oversight of the internal audit vendor.
• Prepare the annual SOX scoping and risk assessment and monitor changes that may affect the design or operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assist management with control design and liaise with process and control owners to keep SOX documentation, including key risks, related controls, policies, and procedures, complete and current.
• Perform walkthroughs as needed when changes in business processes or systems could affect controls, with input from control owners and other stakeholders.
• Work with process owners to improve efficiencies and the control environment through process and control changes.
• Manage the GDIT Internal Audit program, including the annual risk assessment, audit selection and planning, audit coordination and oversight, and timely remediation plans with process owners.
• Stay informed of changes in legislation, accounting literature, and regulatory guidance that affect ICFR.
• Collaborate across functions to design leading-edge practices with a financial compliance mindset across complex technology systems and processes.
• Maintain a high standard of quality in workpapers and close working relationships with internal management teams and external auditors and consultants.
• Assist with or lead special projects related to audit and review findings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Full-flex work weeks where possible.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior