We are one of the leading manufacturers of water heating and water treatment technologies in the world. We are a $3.5 billion company with 140+ years history and we employ more than 12,000 individuals globally who pride themselves on providing the world with innovative water technology. We are committed to Continuous Improvement, not just in our factories or processes, but in our people.
The Director is responsible for assessing and evaluating existing and emerging risk, addressing audit issues, reviewing controls design and execution and designing/ executing proactive compliance monitoring in collaboration with corporate management, internal and external audit and business units. Additionally, the director provides financial oversight and review to ensure spend processes are in compliance with GAAP and other financial requirements.
Provide leadership to the Business Technology Services (BTS) team in achieving internal process improvement, effectiveness, enhanced competency and awareness for SOX controls and related regulatory requirements
Lead organizational change, including establishing roles and responsibilities and building aligned coalitions with BTS and functional leaders
Ensure new systems and significant changes to the IT environment are proactively addressed for considerations impacting IT General Controls (ITGC), that the right controls are incorporated in projects and that ongoing systems of sustainability are established to enable effectiveness
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive SOX compliance program using a risk-based approach across the company's technology, including emerging technologies
Perform ongoing monitoring and tracking to ensure that controls are designed and functioning effectively, with the primary focus being the SOX in scope applications
Enhance existing controls to ensure effective risk mitigation, adherence to control frameworks and drive process improvements
Communicate issues, deficiencies and progress of remediation efforts effectively to BTS Leadership, Executive Leadership, including the audit committee
Consult with BTS, internal audit and business partners on techniques and system control methodologies
Produce audit reports for ongoing monitoring activities and share recommendations and observations with applicable audiences, both technical and non-technical
Act as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors, coordinating audits, related requests and drive the development and implementation of corrective actions with BTS
Perform deficiency evaluation, including identification of mitigating controls, defining remediation action plans and monitoring the implementation of corrective actions
Develop and deliver comprehensive and recurring SOX compliance training for relevant stakeholders across the organization
Able to research new and better ways of mitigating risks using emerging technologies
Communicate timely status updates (both verbal and written) to team members and management
Provide leadership to the team in achieving internal process improvement, effectiveness, and greater levels of competency
Assess existence, efficiency, and effectiveness of the IT control environment by directing control/process optimization
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Accounting or related.
6+ years of related experience with a minimum of 4years in SAP security/controls
Additional Qualifications:
CISA preferred
Proven experience with managing IT audit processes and deliverables
Prior experience developing presentations for communication to the audit committee
Experience with ensuring compliance for SAP hosted/cloud environment
Experience with assessment and management of SSAE18 SOC1/SOC2 compliance process
Experience contributing to and establishing the organizational change management characteristics necessary to establish and maintain control operational effectiveness
Have a track record for building effective mechanisms to hold control owners accountable and developing/designing compliance training programs for business and IT management teams
Experience with SAP GRC module, understanding configuration and best practice
Excellent oral/written communications, analytical, organizational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.