Specialist Finance Internal Controls

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Employment Type: Regular

Location: HORSHAM,PA

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat
bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee,
Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know
Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers,
offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest
products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide
a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes
development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
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Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

Salary Range: $88,500 -$115,100

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k & Company Match

On-the-Job Training with Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, SOX Compliance, this position is responsible for supporting the successful implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) framework and execution of the ICFR test plan to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)/ICFR requirements and internal guidelines. This includes assessing the design and effectiveness of controls, evaluating findings, providing recommendations, performing data analytics, and reporting results. This role works closely with functional business teams across the organization.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Position will work closely with external and internal stakeholders, team members as well as with the Sr. Manager and VP of Internal Controls and support any process, system implementations, risk, and compliance related activities as undertaken by the ICFR department.
• Review and perform tests of design and effectiveness for in scope and SOX Heavy business processes and lead business process walkthroughs with minimal supervision and ensure system of records (Workiva) for SOX is kept up to date. Assist with controls rationalization & optimization as needed.
• Prepare and update all information essential to the understanding and assessment of internal controls, including preparing risk and control matrices, narratives and/or flowcharts (Visio) for SOX and SOX Heavy processes. Prepare requests for information (PBC), SOX testing, and tailor testing and priorities based on expectations related to SOX 302/404 compliance and certification as agreed by the VP or Manager.
• Support and collaborate with stakeholders across various operating businesses to ensure the SOX program is being executed in accordance with the company's plan.
• Evaluate severity of deficiencies, identify root causes, and develop clear, concise, practical recommendations and ensure timely remediation. Provide recommendations enhance the control environment and assist with identifying control gaps. Contribute to the deficiency evaluation process Train control owners on SOX requirements as needed.
• Develop remediation plans with control owners including status tracking of corrective actions and remediation dates for timely testing
• Perform and/or assist with IPEs (information provided by the client) testing, review of SOC (service organization controls), identification of key reports and EUCs.
• Provide effective and timely reporting on SOX testing status and roadblocks, and work with Manger to create/drive plans to remove roadblocks and assist control owners on necessary remediation planning
• Leads internal and external auditors to ensure compliance testing is completed on time. Escalate potential issues and delays to prevent testing delays.
• Develop positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate an open line of communication regarding pending due dates and questions. Act as a resource for business process control owners for control guidance. Demonstrate clear and concise writing and verbal skills to communicate issues in simple terms to clients and team members.
• Balance competing priorities and manage time effectively to maintain SOX program schedule by following best practices related to project management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), Accounting and Financial Auditing designations (CPA, CA, or equivalent), with at least 4-5 years of experience in auditing internal controls over financial reporting within a large publicly traded Corporation or Public Accounting Firm or a combination of both in the Compliance, External or Internal Audit areas who can work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting, IFRS, U.S. GAAP, COSO, GAAS and accounting principles related to the manufacturing and distribution industry.
• Proven record of successfully managing client requests, conducting end to end SOX process walkthroughs, preparing and/or updating process documentation and flowcharts, assessing design and operating effectiveness of controls and deficiency tracking and remediation.
  
• Effective communicator with ability to build relationships, advise and manage stakeholders and deliver quality results under tight deadlines.Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of management including senior executives
  
  
• Demonstrate clear and concise writing and verbal skills to communicate issues in simple terms to clients and team members.
• _{Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment, maintain positive interpersonal relationships, and balance competing priorities.}

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a
policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees
regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual
orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected
by law.