POSITION PURPOSE

Oversees and conducts the auditing of accounting and financial data of various departments for the Company.   Assists in developing plans to ensure the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Organizations of the Treadway Commission and other regulatory requirements.  Oversees continuous improvements projects within Finance and Accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Oversees and conducts internal audits including operational/program audits.
• Works with external auditors in the preparation of financial statements and other financial reporting to include but not limited to:
  • auditing management’s work or verifying information released to third parties.
  • providing direct assistance in the quarterly review process, risk assessment process, and audit of the year-end financial statements.
• Develops plans to complete the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 and Organizations of the Treadway Commission and other regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the design and administration of audit policies and procedures within the Company.
• Creates the planning and scheduling of internal audits.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business units, counterparts, and other internal customers, etc. to achieve business results.
• Based on audits performed, recommends continuous improvement opportunities to enhance current processes and procedures.
• Performs root cause analysis for deviations, exceptions and errors identified.
• Fosters the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.
• Screens, interviews and makes recommendations for hiring potential associates.  Coaches and provides leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports.  Appraises performance, provides performance feedback, takes corrective actions and oversees training and development of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.

• Bachelors degree (B.A. / B.S.) in accounting or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• At least 3 years related experience in public accounting, reaching Team Lead or In-Charge level preferred.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Excel and Visio.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Experience with Workiva/Wdesk software is preferred.
• Active certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 404.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

DECISION MAKING

Makes decisions daily on use of resources, performance and budgets.  Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to move about the work environment. 

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel up to 10 of the time, including overnight stays.