Sr. SOX Compliance Professional

Manpower•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Working as a team member of the Global Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Center of Excellence, this position supports the administration of the Company’s Global SOX program, with focus on supporting design, implementation and execution testing over the business operations controls to allow ManpowerGroup to efficiently and effectively certify their SOX compliance on an annual basis. The position requires gaining an in-depth working knowledge of the Company’s business operation in order to assist in the risk assessment, planning and execution of the SOX program under the direction of the SOX Compliance Manager. Duties will include acting as the contact and knowledge expert for SOX compliance regarding control requirements and testing procedures and coordinating the various SOX activities with local business units and with the Company’s external auditor. The position will help support the development of a world-class control framework to align with the Company’s finance transformation activities to an advanced global ERP system (Oracle) and move to business process centers of excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) or equivalent in Accounting and/or Information Systems related fields or equivalent discipline from an accredited college or university required
Minimum of 3-5 years Financial experience or equivalent work exposure; experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities
Detailed understanding of US General Accounting and Auditing Principles (GAAP)
Process focused individual with ability to understand complex global systems, operations, and interdependencies
Writing is clear, precise and well organized, using appropriate terminology and tone; proficient in analyzing and preparing written assessments and recommendations for remediation or improvement
Strong project management discipline, research skills and multi-tasking abilities; prioritizes work activities, sets goals and develops realistic action plans
Strong analytical skills. Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, anticipating barriers to execution; gathers and analyzes information, considers alternate solutions and achieves results despite resource constraints
Communicates effectively in both private and public forums, articulating thoughts and ideas in a fluent and organized manner
Relates well to people, is approachable and builds effective relationships using diplomacy and tact; ability to engage and leverage externally contracted staff and advisory personnel

Nice To Haves

Proficient in core software applications (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc); understanding of relational database systems
Prior experience in a global organization or Public Accounting preferred; multi-lingual is a plus
Ability to effectively self-manage
Professional certification such as CPA or CIA preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the annual SOX planning activities including scope, schedule, and communication with the ManpowerGroup entities and the external auditor.
Develop in-depth expertise on PCAOB auditing standards, regulatory developments impacting SOX compliance program.
Facilitates compliance activities for ensuring adherence to Sarbanes Oxley Requirements in a Global environment
Perform the management testing for select US, Corporate and certain Global controls with a primary focus on the business operational controls
Leverage methods and tools to monitor, track and assess overall compliance with ongoing SOX requirements utilizing Archer, the Company’s SOX/GRC tool
Track and resolve Operations control questions and considerations raised by local and regional management
Ensure assignment and monitoring of remediation plans; tracks related work papers and ensure sufficient documentation is maintained by accountable management and owners
Plan and coordinate multiple projects, shift priorities as needed and continuously improve and update audit procedures
Advocate individual behavior changes, both inside and outside global business processes, in a way that facilitates the desired project outcomes, including compliance with internal policies, procedures and controls
Working with SOX Compliance Manager, develop process owner and reviewer trainings to educate awareness of SOX controls and preparer/reviewer expectations in regards to performance of controls and evidence to support
Based upon research of leading practices, assist in development formal policies, risk-based testing approach, strategy and framework to achieve department's goals and objectives
Train new personnel on SOX methodology, processes, and tools.
Works with the Global Finance teams, and ManpowerGroup entities, as required, to monitor and improve compliance processes
Provide input in the analysis, development and ongoing improvement of a comprehensive, flexible and scalable controls program and the Global SOX Center of Excellence
Perform financial analysis activities as required to support the Global Finance team and the SOX Center of Excellence
Review and propose changes to systems processes and procedures to reflect the needs of internal and/or external compliance requirements
Identifies process improvements and cost saving strategies around compliance processes and procedures
Continually review and evaluate system controls and transaction processes, communicating to SOX management on a regular basis
Provide support and participate in various special projects, as requested
Supports the implementation of the SOX program for new, in-scope locations, including project management, technical guidance, and monitoring.
Plans and executes management testing of established SOX business operation controls and other analysis required to meet regulatory requirements
Produce work paper documentation that is clear and concise, provides adequate detail of work performed and conclusions reached, meets professional standards, requires minimal review notes and revisions
Develop and build out Business Process Control Documentation including process flow charts, narratives and risk and control mappings
Provide regular progress updates to SOX Compliance Manager on status of testing, issues identified
Manage time to meet established deadlines and milestones. Responsive to business partner requests and foster positive working relationships with Local Control Process Owners.
Support SOX Compliance Manager in the timely communication of control findings to internal clients and work with clients to develop effective agreed upon actions with related timeframes for completion
Assist in monitoring implementation of outstanding control compliance recommendations and validate their implementation
Assist in performance of risk assessments of financial and operational processes and controls
Plan and analyze assigned processes
Partner with peers to deliver against department’s goals and objectives
Foster a team environment, inclusive and work well with others.
Ensure adherence to all applicable department and professional standards
Research and analyze leading practice within fields of finance, accounting and auditing. Process and provide feedback on research results.
Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding regulations, best practices, tools and techniques for effective analytical procedures and performance standards in support of control testing
Exercise discretion in the review of records to ensure compliance with data privacy standards and confidentiality of all matters that come to attention
Assist with special projects as mutually agreed with the Leadership team
Other accountabilities as assigned