at ECOLAB, INC in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Ecolab is seeking an Audit Manager I / II - SOx PMO to manage Ecolab's Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 program, enabling Management to assess the effectiveness of internal controls for financial reporting. The Audit Manager reports to the VP of Audit Services and has two experienced direct reports. This position provides broad, rapid, and high-level exposure to Ecolab operations and senior management, with advancement opportunities into other areas of the organization.
Main Responsibilities:
Perform risk assessment and provide scoping recommendations for SOx 404 testing. Lead SOx PMO in continuous refinement of controls documentation and testing, including
Review process and control documentation periodically to ensure it is up to date, and to identify opportunities to rationalize processes, controls, and testing
Design testing to appropriately evaluate the effectiveness of key internal controls
Lead SOx 404 testing, the majority of which is performed by Management testers and reviewers within the various functions and business units. The SOx PMO enables this process by doing the following:
Prepare and deliver training on SOx 404 testing
Customize / maintain systems that store control and testing documentation (state-of-the-art AuditBoard software recently implemented, to be launched FY24)
Serve as a key point of contact with external auditor regarding internal controls
Discuss upcoming changes within business and regulatory environment and proactively align on internal control considerations
Lead SOx PMO staff in planning and performing certain control testing on behalf of external auditor in key shared service sites annually
Advise process owners in evaluating and remediating control gaps identified during Management testing and external auditor testing
Advise process owners on process and control improvements, especially related to new capabilities and technologies, and to comply with evolving regulations. Provide leadership in managing projects, connecting cross functional groups to collaborate and deliver on solutions
Prepare communications for executive management and the audit committee of the board of directors
Stay informed of changes in regulations and audit techniques (e.g. PCAOB, AICPA, Big 4 best practice sharing). Apply learnings to identify, plan, and execute continuous improvement of SOx 404 program and Ecolab control environment
Supervise, coach and mentor two experienced direct reports within SOx PMO. Contract and manage outside expertise as needed
Create and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization
Collaborate with peers from other Audit Services functions on assurance work and the overall management and progression of the department
Participate in IIA and / or other professional business networking opportunities
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business and/or related area
5+ years of experience in related areas, such as public accounting, internal audit, internal controls, including 3+ years in either public accounting and/or internal audit / internal controls
Experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration
Experience and familiarity with COSO-based framework and SOx 404 regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA, CIA, CRMA, or MBA certifications
Highly motivated individual who thinks strategically and strives... For full info follow application link.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
