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Business Area : Administrative
Job Category : Accounting & Finance
Salary : $210,- $230, USD
Union Status : Non-Union
BuzzFeed is committed to fair & equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, & geography.
The Role
The Sr Director, SOX Internal Controls is responsible for leading the overall SOX implementation function for the organization.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is a significant regulatory requirement, which requires management to document, assess & make representations about the effectiveness of its internal control structure surrounding financial reporting.
Participation in this requires an understanding of internal control activities, interpretation of the regulation, & coordination of activities across the division.
The position reports to the CFO. This role is office-based at least twice a week in New York City.
You Will
- Provide framework for overall financial risk & control framework & governance over SOX processes
- Develop & implement policies & procedures as it relates to the various work streams within the group
- Identify, document & assess key risks & controls across Finance & Operations, as well as work with the business areas to institute proper controls & remediation strategies including scoping methodology & process mapping.
- Develop, execute & review narratives, risks assessments, & test plans to assess the effectiveness of internal controls
- Propose recommendations for changes to address root cause of issues & participate & implement agreed upon remediation plans
- Identify gaps between implemented controls & key risks & recommend remediation actions
- Track metrics & coordinate reporting to project working groups, steering committees, senior management, internal audit, & external auditors
- Manage & coordinate with the Information Technology SOX lead to lead synergies across both business & IT SOX functions
- Lead annual fraud questionnaire initiatives & issue memos summarizing the results
- Execute high-profile special projects in partnership with Financial leadership and / or executive management
You Have
- Bachelors Degree
- 12+ years of experience in audit or related field
- CPA preferred
- Experience in implementing & executing an initial SOX compliance program is strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of internal control design & testing concepts, & practical experience with performing internal audit assessments
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills, including delivering difficult messages
- Experience leading & cultivating direct reports & other colleagues
- Experience in communicating with senior management, Board of Directors, & Audit Committees
- Demonstrated risk assessment & management skills
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Life at BuzzFeed
We celebrate inclusion & are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, & will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.
You can expect :
- A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
- Opportunities for personal & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more.
- An attractive & equitable compensation package, including salary.
- A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health & wellness discounts, & much more.
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