SOX Manager - Technology & Systems

Company: Maravai and Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

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Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Financial Reporting team as a SOX Manager, Technology & Systems. The SOX Manager - Technology & Systems is a key leader in ensuring the organization's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance with a focus on IT general controls, system-related controls, and automation as they relate to financial reporting. This position works closely with the IT department and audit teams, ensuring strong collaboration on systems-related controls to meet SOX requirements. The SOX Manager - Technology & Systems will also engage with executive management, control owners, and external and internal auditors to improve and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and drive process improvements.
How you will make an impact:

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• IT General Controls & Automation: Lead efforts to strengthen ITGCs and automated controls across areas such as system access, change management, and data integrity, focusing on reducing manual processes and increasing automation to ensure SOX compliance.
  
• Ongoing Risk Monitoring: Conduct regular risk assessments and ongoing monitoring of IT and system-related controls to ensure they remain effective and relevant to the evolving business landscape.
  
• Control Deficiency Remediation and Execution: Partner with control and business process owners, IT teams, and external and internal auditors to address control deficiencies, including proposing remediation plans, gaining alignment with auditors, and executing remediation strategies to strengthen the control environment.
  
• Partnership with IT on Systems Controls: Partner closely with the IT department to oversee the design, implementation, and testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and system-related controls, particularly around systems impacting ICFR.
  
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and business units to ensure that system configurations, user access, and control environments are optimized to meet financial reporting requirements.
  
• New System Implementation Architecture & Controls: Serve as a key SOX team member for understanding and optimizing architecture related to upcoming system implementations as well as ensuring that SOX controls are properly designed and implemented to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  
• SOC Reports: Assist IT Business partners with SOC report assessments including providing guidance and recommendations to ensure compliance with corporate standards and SOX requirements.
  
• Audit Coordination and Support: Assist in managing relationships with external auditors and SOX consultants on matters related to IT controls, providing necessary documentation and support during audit engagements, and preparing and delivering required materials related to IT controls and system functionality to ensure smooth audit processes.
  
• SOX Presentations: Assist in preparing presentations to executive management, providing insights on SOX compliance status, control testing results, and key initiatives related to system controls and risk mitigation.
  
• Additional Duties: Perform other functions and duties as assigned.
  
  The skills and experience that you will bring:
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
    
  • MBA or MS in Information Systems or Accounting is a plus.
    
  • CIA, CPA, or CISA certification is highly desired.
    
  • Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in industry or public accounting, preferably a mix of Big 4 and corporate internal audit experience.
    
  • Extensive knowledge and practical experience with IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
    
  • Strong familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Adobe eCommerce), including architecture and configuration as they relate to financial reporting.
    
  • Proven ability to assess and manage financial reporting risks, with a strong grasp of control design principles.
    
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying control deficiencies, leading remediation efforts, and enhancing system-related controls.
    
  • Experience with electronic work paper tools such as AuditBoard or Blackline is desired.
    
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
    
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines.
    
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
    
    The anticipated salary range for this position is $139,500 - $145,000. In addition, highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation, and company-sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience, and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.
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Keywords: Maravai and Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Buena Park , SOX Manager - Technology & Systems, IT / Software / Systems , San Diego, California