Senior Manager, SOX Internal Audit

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to oversee our company's Internal Audit function, with a focus on managing the global SOX Compliance program. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating internal controls, coordinating control testing, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Additionally, you will lead a team of direct reports, collaborate with external auditors, and drive continuous improvement in our SOX program methodology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, and internal audit, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to lead fraud investigations as necessary. If you are a proactive and strategic thinker with a passion for enhancing control environments and mitigating risk, we encourage you to apply.

This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters 3 days per week.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

Audit Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive audit plans, including objectives, scope, and methodology, in alignment with organizational goals.

• Allocate resources to projects efficiently

• Responsible for executing the audit plan on time and according to schedule.

• Review all audit engagements to ensure key risks and controls are identified, and that audit procedures effectively achieve their objectives.

Risk Management and Control:

• Assess the organization's risk management processes and internal controls.

• Finalize recommendations to enhance risk mitigation strategies and control frameworks.

• Communicate to senior leadership any delays identified during monitoring in implementation of risk management and control improvements.

Communication and Reporting:

• Prepare and submit for final review and oversight clear and concise audit reports to VP.

• Communicate audit results to senior management, stakeholders, and external auditors ensuring transparency and understanding.

• Proactively communicate with audit sponsors any delays, issues or high risk preliminary findings or potential fraud.

Supervision and Development:

• Lead and supervise audit teams, providing guidance and support throughout audit engagements.

• Mentor and coach team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure audit activities comply with relevant standards, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

• Stay updated on changes in audit standards and regulatory expectations.

• Promote adherence to ethical standards and professional conduct within the audit team.

Professional Development:

• Pursue continuous professional development through training, certifications, and industry involvement.

• Build learning plan for team members to ensure ongoing learning and skill enhancement.

• Be subject matter expert about emerging trend, best practices in audit and risk management

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management and external auditors.

• Collaborate with other departments to promote a culture of risk awareness and control consciousness.

• Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights and recommendations to support business objectives.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned by VP.

• Lead the development and enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.

• Accountable for the continuous improvement of the audit function through innovation and best practices.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field or 5 years additional experience in lieu of degree

• At least one Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) Required

• 10 years of relevant experience, with progressive experience within a public company or Big 4/Large National public accounting firm performing financial and/or internal control audits of public companies

Additional Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field - Preferred

• Multiple certifications among CISA, CPA and/or CIA

• Strong understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques, financial and operational risks and controls, SOX and COSO framework

• Must be a SME in risk management, control, and governance processes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Lead team through managing multiple priorities and work under pressure.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• SME in Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

• Expert in presenting information in a clear and concise manner.

• Proven experience presenting to large audiences.

• Proficient in using presentation software and tools.

• Ability to handle questions and feedback effectively during presentations.

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Benefits:Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· 401(k) retirement plan

· Life insurance

· Long-term and short-term disability insurance

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.