SOX MANAGER, ADVISORY & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Company: Salesforce.com, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

About Salesforce
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
We're Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too - driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good - you've come to the right place.Salesforce is looking for a dedicated and multifaceted Manager to join the management-led SOX 360 Program Office team to support our team's strategy, growth, process excellence and innovation. We are currently seeking a highly effective individual with passion and a proven track record for success in understanding business processes as well as identifying risks and potential gaps in relevant controls. This role requires strong discernment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to transform business knowledge into useful solutions. This person will also be responsible for applying business knowledge into the systems, process or reporting solutions that are proposed and delivered for an effective control environment.Your Impact

• Work cross-functionally to support a changing SOX landscape and drive process improvement - we are strategic advisors to the company!
• Provide end-to-end business knowledge and expertise to assist in SOX readiness activities and SOX program maturation activities.
• Take ownership for all assigned process areas, acquiring a comprehensive grasp of business process activities and controls as well as related company policies and external accounting and reporting guidelines.
• Work with current functional teams within the organization to review current processes, identify risk areas, and design controls to reduce risk and exposure.
• Bring your knowledge and experience designing, implementing and testing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) per the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Partner with the business to ensure SOX documentation, including flowcharts, narratives, and controls are up to date and accurate.
• Collaborate with functional teams for compliance to outlined processes and ensure that all key controls are being performed satisfactorily.
• Work effectively in a dynamic, high growth environment, think quickly and creatively, and enable innovation.
• Drive breakthrough solutions, encourage shifts in approach, and build the momentum to help excel Salesforce to $50 billion and beyond.Minimum Qualifications
  • 5+ years of related audit & accounting experience, preferably gained in both public accounting and private industry.
  • Strong knowledge/experience with key business processes including Quote-to-Cash, Order-to-Cash, Record to Report, Source to Pay, Hire to Retire, Tax or Treasury and auditing requirements including PCAOB and US GAAP.
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
  • Strong background in public company SOX compliance requirements, accounting, and finance processes.
  • Familiarity with financial systems as they relate to reviewing and improving internal controls.
  • This role is hybrid and connects onsite 3 days per week.Preferred Qualifications
    • Consulting/ Big 4 experience is preferred.
    • Professional certification including CPA, CIA or equivalent.
    • Previous experience supporting a company's SOX program and crafting and implementing a system of internal controls.
    • A customer service approach to help business process owners navigate the SOX program.
    • The ability to quickly develop strong working relationships with internal departments, including those in international locations, IT personnel, internal and external auditors.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross-functional and remote teams.
    • A willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through change.
    • Self-motivated, able to manage change, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
    • Critical thinking self-starter with strong leadership and project management capabilities.This role is hybrid and requires 3 days per week onsite in Indianapolis, Atlanta or Chicago.
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