Senior SOX Compliance Manager - Tampa, FL

Signode • Tampa, FL

16h • $130,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Senior SOX Compliance Manager - Americas is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), supporting internal and external audits, and driving continuous improvement to strengthen financial reporting processes, risk management, and operational efficiency of the Americas region. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, partnering cross-functionally with Internal and External Audit, IT, Finance, HR, Legal, and Operations to maintain a strong and sustainable internal control environment. Reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Controller, this individual proactively design, train, and enforce internal controls at all levels of business while providing expert guidance on compliance matters. An ideal candidate: Demonstrates proven ability to drive complex financial compliance initiatives for SOX and operational controls across diverse stake holders in the Americas. Skilled at synthesizing audit and internal control findings and collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective mitigations. Adept at identifying opportunities to refine, standardize, and automate the control environment while ensuring compliance Is capable of balancing strategic perspective with attention to detail and driving improvements across all compliance areas. Is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and managing ambiguity effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; CPA, CIA or CISA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience, in SOX compliance, risk management, accounting, or internal/external audit.
• Minimum 3 years of team leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO framework, PCAOB standards, U.S. GAAP and industry regulations.
• Experience leading compliance programs or transformational projects.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 background or leadership experience in a publicly traded, multi-national company is preferred.
• Experiences building or scaling SOX programs in a global manufacturing or consumer/industrial products environment is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess business risks and design internal controls to mitigate them, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementation.
• Develop and tailor compliance controls aligned with company policies, procedures and SOX requirements in collaboration with the stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation and ongoing review of policies, procedures, training materials and tools to ensure compliance across departments.
• Drive remediation efforts for control deficiencies identified by internal audit and implement sustainable solutions.
• Provide guidance and training to process owners on compliance requirements, best practices, and regulatory updates.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for quarterly and annual internal control audits.
• Participate in strategic projects and initiatives, embedding compliance considerations into decision-making.
• Collaborate with the compliance counter parts in EMEA and APAC regions to share best practices and ensure global alignment.
• Act as the trusted advisor to business leaders on internal controls, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and assess potential fraud risks; develop and implement fraud detection tools.
• Stay current on regulatory developments evolving best practices in compliance and internal control.
• Lead rollout and training for new or updated policies and guidance.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing SOX/compliance team.
• Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives, as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more.
• Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

What This Job Offers

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