Manager Internal Controls and Special Projects

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Position Overview
The Manager, Internal Controls and Special Projects reports to the Corporate Controller and will oversee the SOX internal control process and assist or lead key special projects such as M&A and system implementation controls support. This position will partner with various functions including Corporate Accounting, Accounting Operations, External Reporting, Tax, IT Compliance, and Internal Audit to maintain and evaluate an effective control environment. Given the Company's continued growth and focus on scale, the position will serve a key role in the process and system initiatives as a subject matter expert ensuring controls are appropriately considered and implemented.
Location: Remote
Reports To: Corporate Controller
Responsibilities:The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead management's SOX risk assessment and scoping activities
• Coordinate and oversee the SOX lifecycle for the Controller organization. Partner and coordinate with Internal Audit and External Audit on timelines, testing, evaluation of results, and remediation plans if necessary
• Create a sustainable and scalable internal controls model as the organization continues to grow through identifying and recommending strategies to drive efficiency through automation, standardization, and streamlining of activities
• Actively engage with management to ensure that Internal Controls is well-informed of key business developments that could have an impact on internal controls
• Help drive pre/post-acquisition internal control integration strategies
• Partner with other accounting leaders in the ongoing evaluation of internal control process or control optimization opportunities
• Serve as a subject matter expert in evaluating system implementation or process change initiatives and related control implications
• Serve as a key resource for special projects with the ability to both lead as well as provide meaningful contributions
• Work cross-functionally and within the accounting/finance group to prepare and execute against corporate initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA required
• 7+ years of experience in accounting-related work
• At least 4 years in public accounting
• Understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework
• Experience in designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Business Suite (i.e., Visio, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Skills:

• Large publicly traded corporation and/or Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Manager experience preferred
• Software/SaaS industry experience preferred
• AuditBoard experience is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Ability to take full ownership of assignments and be self-motivated
• Exceptional leadership and staff development/mentoring capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, including internal stakeholders/executives and external auditors
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working under pressure of time constraints
• Demonstrates strong change agility
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and thoroughness
• Process and process improvement oriented

Paylocity is an equal opportunity employer.
Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] .
This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position is $93,000 - $130,000yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers .