SOX Manager

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The SOX Compliance Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Global Financial Close & Controls. The team is responsible for the Corporation’s global internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) that includes annual scoping and risk assessment, key process documentation and control identification, deficiency analysis, quarterly certifications, and management reporting. The SOX Compliance Manager will oversee the integration of new acquisitions into our existing SOX control framework. This position provides a varied, firsthand exposure into the entire organization, interacting frequently with control owners at all management levels across the globe, as well as internal and external auditors and new merger partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience required.
Requires broad general accounting knowledge, including FASB and GAAP regulations.
Requires in-depth knowledge of the insurance brokerage business.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
Other professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) a plus
5-7+ years in an Audit and/or Internal Controls role
Excellent communication and collaborator management skills
Prior SOX compliance experience with design/operational effectiveness testing required
Strong knowledge of SOX regulations and internal control frameworks
Proven ability to evaluate processes, controls, and issues to determine risks and efficiently address issues
Strong commitment to ethical principles, combined with a determination to find the right solution in challenging, urgent, or rapidly evolving situations
Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines
Strong people skills and a history of collaboration across teams
Strong desktop skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
Master's Degree (Accounting / Finance), Public Accounting experience CPA/CIA preferred
10+ years of related experience

Responsibilities

Lead SOX compliance for M&A transactions integrating both financial systems and internal controls within required timelines.
Drive sustained compliance and continuous improvement post-merger with acquisition partners.
Coordinate with internal and external audit on integrations.
Participate in the annual risk assessment to determine scope and key SOX controls.
Perform SOX control walkthroughs and create/update process documentation with information provided by process and control owners.
Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance and training regarding SOX program and requirements.
Serve as a valued control advisor to process and control owners on any SOX related issues.
Assist in piloting self-testing programs with various businesses.
Collaborate with management to identify, review, and monitor internal risk and control activities and strategies.
Maintain a good understanding of the IT systems supporting the entity and process level controls to leverage automated controls where applicable.
Effectively communicate SOX issues and requirements across varied levels of leadership and process owners to drive solutions.
Focus on optimizing the control environment to balance accuracy and efficiency
Review SOC-1 reports as they apply to systems, internal controls, and the business.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program