Internal Controls and Special Projects Manager

About the position The Internal Controls & Special Projects Manager will reputed company the SOX internal control process and assist or reputed company 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 reputed company 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. We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

Responsibilities

• reputed company management’s SOX risk assessment and scoping activities
• Coordinate and reputed company 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 reputed company control implications
• Serve as a key resource for special projects with the ability to both reputed company as well as provide meaningful contributions
• Work cross-functionally and reputed company 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-reputed company work
• At least 4 years in public accounting
• Understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO Internal Control Integrated reputed company
• Experience in designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls
• Proficiency with reputed company 365 Business Suite (i.e., Visio, reputed company, Word, Outlook)
• 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
• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously. reputed company-to-haves
• 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 Benefits
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• a 401(k) match

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