Global SOX Program Lead -Erlanger, KY or Decatur, IL

Company: ADM
Location: Decatur
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Job Title:Global SOX Program Lead -Erlanger, KY or Decatur, ILDepartment/Function:AccountingJob Description:Global SOX Program Lead -Erlanger, KY or Decatur, ILThis is an exempt level role.Position Summary:The Global Risk and Controls (R&C) group is responsible for implementing a risk and control framework that ensures processes implemented for risk assessment, monitoring and testing of internal controls, control documentation and execution deliver value to the organization in an efficient and effective manner. This includes all business processes executed across all ADM businesses and regions that impact financial statement reporting and commodity position. The group has the mandate to ensure that efficient internal controls are deployed and that efficient mechanisms to monitor their compliance and various aspects of the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Act are in place. Also, the Global Risk and Controls team has direct oversight over the deployment of internal controls for the 1ADM and Readiness programs.In connection with the above, the Global Risk and Controls team is looking for an individual who will be responsible for leading ADMs global SOX program. The individual will manage a global team that ensures efficient and effective execution of the SOX program and internal control environment to enable assessment of compliance with SOX 404 regulatory requirements. These duties include ensuring that an effective framework is in place to monitor and test internal controls; validating the adequacy of control documentation; and ensuring that supporting processes are in place and functioning as designed.Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other related field.
• 7+ years professional experience minimum
• Prior managerial/supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls especially SOX regulatory requirements, operational and system control procedures.
• Advanced accounting knowledge, financial analysis and external reporting acumen.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as good interpersonal skills to develop support and engagement from various stakeholders
• Ability to provide creative solutions and strong organizational skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to effectively lead and drive change.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under time constraints, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of ERP systems and the ERP Business Process Methodology.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA or related certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of various ADM processes and internal controls is a plusResponsibilities
  • Manage ADMs global SOX program and internal control environment to enable assessment of compliance with SOX 404 regulatory requirements. This includes ensuring an effective framework is in place to monitor and test internal controls, validate adequacy of control documentation and supporting processes are in place and functioning as designed.
  • With regards to ADMs SOX Program:
  • Responsible for the annual performance of ADMs risk assessment to evaluate company risks and align SOX controls, as needed
  • Coordinate the communication of audit-related SOX exceptions regarding documentation and controls to the accountable control owners
  • Manage and/or delegate the facilitation of SOX meetings
  • Administer documentation updates & communicate with audit as needed
  • Manage the execution of SOX Program reporting to Management, Internal Audit, and Ernst Young.Job Description (Continued):
    • Coordinate with identified Global Process Owners (GPOs) across the organization to obtain knowledge and understanding of control decisions and communicate requirements for control documentation
    • Collaborate with other leaders to identify and implement best practices across assigned Global Business Services (GBS) and GBS Finance Services (FS) teams.
    • Manage the consistent documentation of the controls over all relevant assertions related to all processes executed by the respective control owners.
    • Identify pain points in control design, execution and assist with transition from the current state of compliance to the to be state and design efficient and effective solutions
    • Manage the communication within the organization and external auditors regarding the compliance approach
    • Assign, review, and approve work performed by the team
    • Manage and develop team of up to 5 individuals.
    • Manage performance management processes for direct reportsRelocation assistance is available with this position.This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer for minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with a disability.For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, were one of the worlds largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with approximately 40,000 employees serving customers in hundreds of countries. With a global value chain that includes approximately 450 crop procurement locations, more than 330 food and feed ingredient manufacturing facilities, 62 innovation centers and the worlds premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Learn more at www.adm.com .City:DecaturState:IL - IllinoisRef ID:#LI-NA2EEO:ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.

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