Audit Manager at Vaco, LLC
Richmond, VA 23233
About the Job
Vaco Financial specializes in the permanent placement of accounting and finance professionals of all levels and industries. We have a team of experienced accounting professionals on staff that makes it their responsibility to educate you on the market, present you with job opportunities to explore, and ensure that the right decision is made regarding your future career. We pride ourselves in providing you with a professional and confidential search. Please visit our website to see a sample of the positions we are currently recruiting for.
We are currently recruiting for an Audit Manager position for a stable, growing corporation in the Richmond, VA area. The company has excellent benefits and will report to the Controller. The role is a hybrid schedule.
The primary focus of this role will be to provide consultative and oversight services to management on the company’s Global SOX 404 program and to continue to optimize our SOX framework. It is responsible for all aspects of the company's global compliance program, including planning, managing, implementing, and consolidating global results for documentation and testing activities related to compliance. This position is the primary interface with the company's internal and external auditors for the communication and coordination of testing. This position also manages the Company’s Fleet operations, Certificates of Insurance, Blueprint platform and ensures compliance to the travel and entertainment policy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain documentation of internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with SOX regulations.
- Coordinate with external consultants and external auditors to facilitate SOX audits and reviews.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of new business initiatives on SOX compliance.
- Provide training and guidance to employees on SOX requirements and compliance procedures.
- Analyze and report on the effectiveness of SOX controls to senior management and stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for SOX-related inquiries and issues, resolving them in a timely manner.
- Monitor changes in SOX regulations and industry best practices, ensuring timely updates to internal processes and controls.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SOX compliance activities.
- Developing and managing junior team members
- Oversee management of Fleet vehicle operations
- Oversee management the Certificate of Insurance process.
- Special projects that may occur from time to time.
- Participation in the Finance management team.
- Function as a resource for personnel inside and outside the department for accounting and compliance issues.
- Promote and support continuous improvement by utilizing VES tools and practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- In-depth understanding of SOX regulations and requirements, including Sections 302 and 404.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex business processes and identify control gaps.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Meticulous with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
- Proven project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical conduct and confidentiality.
- Highly organized, independent worker with focus on critical thinking, independent problem solving, customer service, and relationship building.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field.
CPA or CIA with Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management roles and a working knowledge of IT security.
Please send a word.doc version of your resume to kmcguire at vaco for review and consideration.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
