SOX Auditor - Remote Opportunity

Description

Futures start here.

Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families.

We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead.

And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day.

From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

The SOX Auditor will focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

The successful candidate will operate as subject matter expert within the Internal Audit Services Team, reporting to the Director of Internal Controls.

In this role, you'll demonstrate your SOX compliance experience and knowledge to assist the Company with both the improvement and maintenance of a SOX compliance program.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced individual contributor who thinks independently, communicates clearly, has strong project management skills, and drives action in a cross-functional environment.

The SOX Auditor is responsible for driving KinderCare's SOX risk assessment and prioritization, Section 404 testing of design and operational efficiency, deficiency management, Control Self-Assessments, SOX related certifications (e.g., Section 302, etc.) and assisting with various reporting activities to management.
Responsibilities:


* Improve and maintain the company's SOX compliance program, ensuring documentation, evidence, and controls are accurate and up to date


* Partner with business teams to support SOX compliance and provide mentorship on internal control processes


* Build positive relationships and act as a business partner to help team members navigate SOX requirements


* Conduct risk assessments, develop SOX scope and control test plans, and complete SOX Section 404 testing


* Supervise and remediate SOX deficiencies, validate remediations, and support SOX certifications (e.g., Section 302)


* Prepare SOX reports, memos, presentations, and provide training on internal controls and compliance


* Address SOX impacts from system or process changes and assist with special projects assigned by leadership


* Collaborate with external auditors and business partners to design and implement effective controls

Qualifications



* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related degree or equivalent experience


* 2 years of related audit & accounting experience - SOX experience required


* Professional certification including CPA, CGMA, CMA, CIA, CFE, or CISA


* Experien...