The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that the company's internal controls are effectively designed and operating as intended to mitigate risks identified in the SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) risk assessment. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the company's financial reporting and compliance with SOX regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Assess the control environment against risk
- Ensure risks are appropriately mitigated
- Perform testing protocols
- Report on testing results and design assessments
- Meet with stakeholders to understand and define how each major type of transaction is processed
- Create detailed flowcharts and other documents to illustrate the process and evaluate their effectiveness
- Draft the overall scoping memo and supporting schedule outlining Build-A-Bear's SOX risk assessment and control strategy
- Collaborate with the Director, Accounting
- Participate in relevant meetings
- Ensure requests made by auditors are addressed
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in public accounting or direct internal audit document preparation
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- Proficient in Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4 plus years experience in direct internal audit document preparation
- CPA or CIA
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft D365
Behavioral Traits for Success:
- An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems
- A knack for anticipating potential issues
- Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time
- Thrives in a structured environment
- Comfortable making decisions in area of expertise
- Communication style is factual and sincere
- Willingness to follow established policies, processes, and procedures
- Enjoys working at a somewhat faster-than-average pace
- Strives for continuous improvement
Working Environment:
- Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
- Hybrid work schedule
Your Performance Will Be Measured On:
Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:
- Decision-making, judgment, and execution
- Responsiveness
- Quality of documentation
- Meeting participation
- Resolution of issues
- Compliance
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Able to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner
- Stakeholder Feedback