SOX Controls Analyst

SOX Controls Analyst at UniFirst summary:

The SOX Controls Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by evaluating and improving internal controls over financial reporting. This role involves performing control testing, documentation tracking, remediation efforts, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance control effectiveness. The analyst supports training and ensures continuous adherence to regulatory requirements and process improvements.

The ideal candidate for the SOX Controls Analyst will play a key role in ensuring the company's compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act by evaluating and improving internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This role requires a strong understanding of SOX regulations, risk management, and auditing practices. The work will contribute to the continuous improvement of internal controls while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting. This role will also support coordination of documentation and remediation efforts of financial and operational controls.

Responsibilities:

• T his role is focused on business process controls (e.g., revenue, procure-to-pay, close/reporting, etc.). Experience in ITGC audits is not the primary focus.
• Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring they align with SOX requirements and industry best practices.
• Perform walkthroughs and control testing of critical processes to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Ensure SOX control documentation is collected by tracking requirements and following up on outstanding items as needed.
• Track remediation efforts for control deficiencies, working with relevant departments to address gaps and maintain compliance.
• Monitor changes in business processes, systems, and regulations to ensure that SOX compliance requirements are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to recommend and implement process improvements to enhance internal control effectiveness.
• Schedule and coordinate SOX-related meetings, such as kickoff/coordination meetings, workshops for control design/testing/remediation
• Support the development of training and guidance to business units on SOX compliance and best practices for internal controls

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA preferred
• 3+ years in a role related to SOX regulatory compliance, internal audit, public accounting, or similar.
• Highly organized with the ability to maintain multiple documentation projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with various levels of stakeholders.
• Experience with audit and compliance platforms is desired.
• Knowledge related to internal controls and risk management
• 5% travel may be required

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. 

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

Keywords:

SOX compliance, internal controls, financial reporting, risk management, control testing, regulatory compliance, process improvement, audit coordination, documentation management, remediation tracking