Sr. IT Auditor - SOX

About the position As a Senior IT Auditor-SOX, you will have primary responsibility to support execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. This role may serve as a SOX project lead or independently execute SOX activities. This role will include: Building effective business relationships, Performing SOX risk assessments and evaluating the impact of business or process changes on SOX-scoped controls, Performing audit procedures, including auditee interviews, walkthroughs, process documentation, identification of risks and controls, test plan development, and control testing, Preparing and maintaining SOX audit programs and testing workpapers in accordance with Lennox audit requirements, Identifying and documenting SOX control deficiencies and process improvements, Communicating the results of SOX testing activities via written reports and oral presentations to management, Preparing reports that present the SOX testing results, deficiencies, and remediation status clearly and concisely, Researching issues and making recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly, Providing guidance and direction to less experienced staff, Working with outside auditors and co-source resources to help execute the SOX program or support the external auditing function, Maintaining independence and objectivity, Continuous learning and training to stay abreast of topics related to SOX. This role may also include: Performing moderately complex information technology-related and integrated audits of corporate functions, business segments, factory locations, and distribution operations, Leveraging data analytics and tools, Demonstrating technical SAP knowledge, Working with outside auditors and co-source resources, Working on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, Executing special assignments and other duties as assigned, Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required, up to 15% annually.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program.
• Serve as a SOX project lead or independently execute SOX activities.
• Build effective business relationships.
• Perform SOX risk assessments and evaluate the impact of business or process changes on SOX-scoped controls.
• Perform audit procedures, including auditee interviews, walkthroughs, process documentation, identification of risks and controls, test plan development, and control testing.
• Prepare and maintain SOX audit programs and testing workpapers in accordance with Lennox audit requirements.
• Identify and document SOX control deficiencies and process improvements.
• Communicate the results of SOX testing activities via written reports and oral presentations to management.
• Prepare reports that present the SOX testing results, deficiencies, and remediation status clearly and concisely.
• Research issues and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures.
• Provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff.
• Work with outside auditors and co-source resources to help execute the SOX program or support the external auditing function.
• Maintain independence and objectivity.
• Engage in continuous learning and training to stay abreast of topics related to SOX.
• Perform moderately complex information technology-related and integrated audits of corporate functions, business segments, factory locations, and distribution operations.
• Leverage data analytics and tools.
• Demonstrate technical SAP knowledge.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Execute special assignments and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, IT, business, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of technology-related experience gained through audit, compliance, or IT.
• Public accounting and/or internal auditing experience required.
• Strong Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) IT application controls and IT general controls experience required.
• Highly motivated self-starter who works well individually and in teams.
• Strong critical reasoning skills, independent judgment, and objectivity.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, COSO 2013, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), PCAOB expectations, and IIA standards.
• Working knowledge of NIST and COBIT frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CPA, or CIA certification is strongly preferred.
• Big 4 or large SEC experience strongly preferred.
• Spanish language skills an asset (speaking / writing).

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• short-term disability insurance
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 12 days paid time off
• 2 paid well-being days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays

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