SOX Manager (or Strong Senior) - Virtual Company

Walnut Creek, CA 94549

About the Job

SOX Manager (Interim)

Our client, a large public company operating in the manufacturing and distribution industries, is seeking an experienced SOX Manager to join their team on an interim basis. This role will focus on leading testing efforts, ensuring documentation accuracy, and managing projects within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with a core team of experienced professionals and consultants while maintaining strong SOX compliance processes across various business units. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization.

Responsibilities

Conduct testing of business controls, including inventory, revenue, expense, financial reporting, payroll, HR, treasury, stock equity compensation, and risk.
Perform follow-ups on issues, communicate findings, and escalate as necessary.
Collaborate with process owners to drive control compliance, maintaining a persistent yet professional approach.
Oversee project management for multiple controls, balancing priorities across various business units and processes.
Ensure proper documentation of testing results in a cloud-based electronic workpaper tool.
Support the team in onboarding and integrating SOX controls for acquisitions.

Requirements

5–7 years of SOX testing experience in public accounting, internal audit, or a similar environment.
CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of business controls, particularly in manufacturing and distribution industries.
Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Exceptional project management and time management skills, with the ability to pivot quickly across multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with control owners and team members.
Experience with cloud-based workpaper tools (e.g., Workiva or similar).

Soft Skills

Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
A proactive communicator with strong collaboration skills.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Source : Virtual Company