SOX Manager- System Transformation

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Drive, coordinate and monitor the progress of initiatives/projects related to the remediation of audit findings or control weaknesses, gap analysis results, risk assessment results, and incidents, to minimize the impact of risk and threats to UL Solutions.
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to understand new implementations, ensuring compliance with established controls and regulatory requirements while providing consultation on the design and implementation of controls ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) risks are adequately addressed.
• Provides guidance and training to staff and project teams on Financial risk management, SOX compliance and effective control design practices, ensuring a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Conduct Financial controls testing to ensure they are working as designed and in accordance with policies and procedures. Identifies issues to ensure compliance with Business general controls, SOX, and other global regulations/laws as necessary.
• Ensure gaps are identified and mitigated via remediation plans that adhere to UL Solutions processes including timely issue and corrective action submission, accurate root cause identification, corrective action monitoring, and on-time closure.
• Create detailed flowcharts to visualize processes related to new projects, highlighting key control points and risk areas to facilitate understanding among stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough documentation of control assessments, risk evaluations, and compliance processes, preparing reports for management review and external auditors, as necessary.
• Work with internal audit and other departments to ensure alignment in compliance efforts, sharing insights and recommendations for enhancing internal control systems.
• This role is hybrid out of Northbrook, IL or Chicago, IL.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline plus six years of directly related experience.
• Certification in one or all of the following is required: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or equivalent.
• Public accounting experience.
• Global public company experience
• Proven ability to handle multiple competing goals and projects simultaneously.
• Experience with system implementations and process control design is a plus.
• Knowledge of COSO, COBIT, Sarbanes Oxley and ITIL frameworks

What we offer:
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $104,100 to $140,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).