Accounting – Internal Controls
| Company | Intersect Power |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA, Toronto, ON, Canada, San Francisco, CA, USA, Calgary, AB, Canada, New York, NY, USA, Denver, CO, USA |
| Salary | $125000 – $145000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | MBA |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, audit (internal or external) or related roles.
- Experience in a publicly traded company environment and/or a public accounting background.
- Familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated controls.
- Strong understanding of technical accounting topics, including US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, and ability to design and implement controls relating to these topics.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and ability to proactively connect with the company as a remote employee.
- Demonstrated experience directly leading projects involving multiple teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment.
- CPA or Masters Degree in Accounting.
- Experience with or knowledge of Workiva Internal Controls Management Software is a plus.
- Experience in the renewables and/or utilities industry is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a scalable internal control framework over financial reporting in alignment with SOX requirements and the COSO framework.
- Conduct comprehensive risk and control assessments periodically to identify gaps and process improvement opportunities in the current environment and define and implement remediation plans.
- Lead process walkthroughs, design evaluations and testing activities to establish effective internal controls, ensuring clarity and consistency across departments.
- Develop and maintain control documentation, including narratives, flowcharts and risk control matrices.
- Develop, implement and lead the company’s SOX compliance program including risk assessment, control documentation, testing, remediation and reporting.
- Design and implement effective internal control policies and procedures in alignment with business processes and SOX requirements.
- Stay informed on regulatory and industry developments to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices.
- Partner with business process owners across Finance, HR, IT, Risk, and Treasury to document processes, identify control gaps, design solutions and implement sustainable controls, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
- Provide practical training and guidance to control/process owners on SOX requirements as well as the importance of internal controls and a strong control environment.
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and SOX consultants by coordinating walkthroughs, providing documenting, supporting testing activities and resolving audit findings efficiently.
- Track and report on SOX program milestones, control effectiveness and remediation progress to senior management and the Audit Committee.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with or knowledge of Workiva Internal Controls Management Software is a plus.
- Experience in the renewables and/or utilities industry is a plus.