Partners with Risk and Control leaders and team members in achieving the department’s objective of overseeing SOX compliance and assisting in implementing an effective controls framework and sound corporate governance at Bright Horizons (BH)
Responsibilities:
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Sarbanes-Oxley Support
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Support the business through Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance (including IPCs), and lead any changes, including technical change assessments, in financial areas impacting SOX compliance at BH;
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Maintain and ensure up to date risks and controls data and framework, including management of the data management software – Workiva;
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Assist in annual SOX planning activities as needed (e.g Risk Assessment-Accounts, Risk Assessment);
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Perform SOX certifications (e.g controls and IPC) working with Business Process Owners;
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Co-lead the projects of developing and updating policies and procedures for key SOX processes;
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Advise the business on SOX remediation action plans;
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Operational Audit
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Assist on or lead risk-based audits (from planning, developing audit programs, testing, to reporting stage) and identify design gaps and operating effectiveness.
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Business and Financial Process
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Develop policies, procedures and practices aimed at improving current methods and practices at BH to ensure efficiency and alignment with changes within the business, financial regulations and the market;
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Assist in or lead projects aimed at developing, maintaining and/or updating corporate governance policies, processes and guides, where a need is identified for the business;
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Provide support for software implementations in the business with impact on SOX processes and controls requirements; or overall governance.
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Ad hoc
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Assist in or lead investigations arising from instances/suspicions of fraud or theft
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Perform ad-hoc analysis as required.
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Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree - Required
Master's Degree - Preferred
5 years Internal Controls Experience - Required
Would relevant experience be considered in lieu of applicable degree?
Yes
Minimum additional years of experience that would be considered in lieu of the applicable degree:
5 years (due to Master Preferred)
Additional Job Requirements
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EXPERIENCE
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Qualified accountant (or equivalent) with 5+ years internal controls experience, ideally graduate caliber. (Qualification such as ACCA, CIA, CPA, etc. preferred
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At least 3 years internal or external audit experience; either within top 10 or large corporate environment within industry.
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Must have prior experience of performing risk based audit work.
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Must have experience of auditing controls.
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Experience of basic IT general controls.
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KNOWLEDGE
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Advanced knowledge of financial and operational internal controls.
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Strong knowledge of assessing the assurance which can be provided by controls.
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Strong knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements
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Sound knowledge of corporate governance.
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Sound knowledge of control frameworks.
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Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) retirement plan
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Life insurance
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Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:
The annual starting salary for this position is between $100,000 - 110,000/yr. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational fa
Life at Bright Horizons:
Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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