Sr. Auditor - SOX

Lennox International•Richardson, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This role has primary responsibility to support the execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. The role may serve as a SOX project lead or independently execute SOX activities. This includes building effective business relationships, performing SOX risk assessments, evaluating the impact of business or process changes on SOX-scoped controls, performing audit procedures (including auditee interviews, walkthroughs, process documentation, risk and control identification, test plan development, and control testing), preparing and maintaining SOX audit programs and testing workpapers, identifying and documenting SOX control deficiencies and process improvements, communicating SOX testing results to management, researching issues and making recommendations, providing guidance to less experienced staff, working with outside auditors and co-source resources, maintaining independence and objectivity, and continuous learning related to SOX. This role may also involve performing financial and operational audits, leveraging data analytics, demonstrating SAP knowledge, working on multiple projects simultaneously, and executing special assignments. Travel up to 15% annually is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, IT, business, or related discipline.
5+ years related experience.
Public accounting and/or internal auditing experience required.
Strong Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) business process experience required.
Highly motivated self-starter who works well individually and in teams.
Strong critical reasoning skills, independent judgment, and objectivity.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, COSO 2013, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), PCAOB expectations, and IIA standards.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is strongly preferred.
Big 4 or large SEC experience strongly preferred.
Spanish language skills an asset (speaking / writing).

Responsibilities

Support execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program.
Serve as a SOX project lead or independently execute SOX activities.
Build effective business relationships.
Perform SOX risk assessments and evaluate the impact of business or process changes on SOX-scoped controls.
Perform audit procedures, including auditee interviews, walkthroughs, process documentation, identification of risks and controls, test plan development, and control testing.
Prepare and maintain SOX audit programs and testing workpapers in accordance with Lennox audit requirements.
Identify and document SOX control deficiencies and process improvements.
Communicate the results of SOX testing activities via written reports and oral presentations to management.
Prepare reports that present the SOX testing results, deficiencies, and remediation status clearly and concisely.
Research issues and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures.
Provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff.
Work with outside auditors and co-source resources to help execute the SOX program or support the external auditing function.
Maintain independence and objectivity.
Engage in continuous learning and training to stay abreast of topics related to SOX.
Perform moderately complex financial and operational audits of corporate functions, business segments, factory locations, and distribution operations.
Leverage data analytics and tools.
Demonstrate SAP knowledge.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Execute special assignments and other duties as assigned.