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Senior Manager, SOX 404

San Rafael, CA 94901

Posted: 04/10/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Professional Services Job Number: 618672 Is job remote?: Hybrid Country: United States

Job Description

The Senior Manager will be primarily responsible for managing the execution of our global SOX program. With the assistance of our outsourced service provider, they will oversee SOX control documentation and testing for both the manual (Business Process) and IT work-streams, including ensuring process documentation is up to date and accurate, as well as supporting assessments and remediation of control deviations, as needed. In addition, the Senior Manager will also support the Internal Controls team with implementing system changes and continuous improvement opportunities.

The Senior Manager will report to the Director, SEC Reporting & Internal Controls and will closely collaborate with many global teams including the Internal and External Audit teams and various business and IT control owners.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong project management skills with a solution-oriented mindset, effectively communicate information (conceptual, technical & operational) with all levels within the organization, as well as foster relationships across the organization and the auditors. The candidate will have the ability to multi-task, work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment and collaborate with peers. The candidate must possess a strong desire to learn and develop new skills while providing enhancements to the current SOX 404 program. Strong organization and analytical skills, as well as attention to detail are essential. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the existing SOX 404 compliance program, including oversight of our outsourced service provider; completion of risk assessment and scoping; process documentation; conducting walkthroughs, and designing executing control testing.
Participate in the enhancement or enforcement of operational procedures arising from new systems, risks or requirements identified.
Partner with the business and IT to ensure SOX documentation is up to date and accurate.
Facilitate audit work performed by outsourced service provider and external auditors, including management of support documentation, evaluation of identified control deviations and timely resolution of audit findings.
Collaborate with business and IT to develop and implement remediation plans.
Work in partnership with control owners across the Company to identify, develop, recommend, and implement appropriate control enhancements and present these results to the Internal Controls Team.
Actively manage the Company’s SOX compliance management tool.
Support ad hoc projects as needed within the SOX 404 compliance audit engagement.

Skills:    
Minimum 8-10 years previous experience in a SOX 404 Audit or Compliance position,
Strong attention to detail, decision-making, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills,
ERP system implementation experience (SAP, Oracle, and HFM) and development of related internal controls
Experience with engagement management of a SOX 404 compliance audit, including risk assessment and evaluation of control deviations required,
Excellent Excel spreadsheet skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, etc.),
Strong communication skills, including with audit and business partners across functions and at multiple levels,
Ability to work independently and manage time with global business partners,
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills,
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships

Education:    
CIA, CISA, CPA or relevant professional certification desired.

Pay ranges between $80-90/hr based on experience 

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.