Accounting and Internal Controls Manager

Vaco is currently hiring an Accounting & Internal Controls Manager for a Bellevue-based manufacturing company. This is a direct-hire role with competitive pay and benefits as well as a hybrid work-from-home/in-office schedule.

The ideal candidate possesses manufacturing experience, with a focus on end-to-end SOX Compliance. The candidate must have a firm grasp of technical accounting and SOX methodologies (controls design, risk assessment, testing strategies, etc.) and must have knowledge of process flow mapping, design and documentation of controls, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans.

Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to effectively manage Internal Audits external partners (external auditors, outsourcing partners, control owners) who assist us with SOX testing, demonstrate proficient project management skills, superior communication (written and oral) and organizational skills.

Accounting & Internal Controls Manager Job Duties:

• Manage and perform SOX testing and ensure testing results are appropriately documented and communicated, including detail review of outsourcing partners execution of SOX procedures
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and execute all phases of SOX compliance, (to include leading walkthroughs and identifying/validating key controls, developing test procedures, executing and documenting testing, and reporting results to Management internal and external audit)
• Update documentation including process flowcharts, process narratives, risk and controls matrix and evaluate controls as new systems are developed and/or process changes
• Ensure clear, concise, actionable and practical observations and recommendations, with a well-documented process for communication and clearance
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on the annual SOX testing plan and provide support to them to ensure timely and smooth completion of SOX projects

Preferred Qualifications

• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• An appropriate certification in accounting and/or auditing is preferred, including a CPA, CA, and/or CIA
• A minimum 5+ years of experience in a senior internal audit or controls role; Experience with similar internal audit roles in publicly traded organizations or with Big 4 audit firms highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and business process best practices
• A maintained knowledge base of audit industry practices and to ensure best practices are always considered

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