Sr. Manager, SOX Compliance

Granite Construction•Watsonville, CA

13d•$146,948 - $220,424•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading the Company’s financial compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program, ensuring a strong internal control environment, regulatory compliance, and effective cross-functional collaboration to support accurate and reliable financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required
10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or audit with a strong focus on internal controls and financial compliance
Minimum of 3–5 years of direct experience managing or leading a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program within a public company environment
Prior experience coordinating with internal and external auditors, including managing SOX testing, walkthroughs, and remediation activities
Experience supporting compliance during system implementations, business transformations, or M&A activities
Deep understanding of SOX regulations, ICFR, COSO framework, GAAP, and PCAOB standards
Experience working with large ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and design effective internal controls
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to integrity and ethical standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive continuous improvement in compliance processes
Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and reporting
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business processes
Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Ability and willingness to abide by company’s code of conduct daily
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred
Background in public accounting or internal audit, preferably with a Big Four or large national firm preferred
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and mentoring teams within a complex, fast-paced environment
Experience with compliance and financial close tools such as Workiva (Wdesk), OneStream, or similar platforms preferred
Commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

Oversee the company’s SOX compliance program in alignment with Sections 404 and 302 to ensure strong internal control environment and regulatory compliance
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including annual scoping, risk assessments and process documentation to support accurate and reliable financial reporting
Lead the company’s anti-fraud risk assessment and implement preventative controls to mitigate financial, operational risks and reputational risks
Collaborate with Internal Audit, IT, and business leaders to ensure timely remediation of control deficiencies
Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices to continuously strengthen and modernize the company’s compliance framework
Provide training and guidance to process owners and control operators to promote understanding of SOX requirements and consistent execution of internal controls
Integrate compliance and internal control considerations into system implementations, acquisitions, and business changes to reduce risk and support sustainable growth
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of compliance activities
Prepare and present regular SOX program updates to senior leadership to communicate risks, progress, and remediation status and support informed decision-making
Promote a culture of accountability and integrity by partnering across departments to reinforce compliance standards and strengthen internal controls

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
musculoskeletal health programs
mental wellness programs
100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents for one of the PPO medical plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately