SOX Compliance Manager

Job Summary:

The SOX Compliance Manager is responsible for managing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts across business processes in a complex, public company environment. This role ensures the organizations internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) are designed and operating effectively, in accordance with SOX Section 404 requirements. The position partners with process owners, internal and external auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain a robust compliance framework, drive remediation, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage planning, execution, and documentation of SOX 404 compliance testing for business controls, including walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control effectiveness evaluations.
• Develop and maintain process narratives, risk and control matrices, and testing documentation to support CEO/CFO certification and external audit reliance.
• Identify, assess, and report on control deficiencies; coordinate and monitor remediation efforts with process owners to ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to align testing strategies, maximize reliance, and address audit findings.
• Review and improve SOX documentation and work papers, ensuring quality and consistency across all compliance activities.
• Lead the evaluation of new or changing business processes, systems, and policies to ensure SOX compliance at implementation.
• Stay current with regulatory changes (e.g., PCAOB, SEC) and industry best practices, ensuring the SOX program remains effective and up to date.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or public accounting, with at least 5 years focused on SOX.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, SOX requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in process walkthroughs, control design, testing, and remediation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and external auditors.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with SOX compliance tools (e.g., AuditBoard) and experience working in cross-functional, global teams is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Risk assessment and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Professional ethics and integrity

We offer:

• Flexible work model with home office option. Onsite presence is required only for external / internal audit walkthroughs or selected internal meetings.
• Family character of the company with custom production outside the automotive industry
• Individual approach
• Facilities of a newly built production hall in Doubí in Liberec
• High quality employment
• Flexible working hours
• We will take into account your experience with attractive benefits (quarterly financial bonuses, meal allowance CZK 140,-/day, transport allowance, Multisport card, CZK 5880,-/year contribution to Pluxee card, company portable season tickets for leisure activities - hockey, football, iQLANDIA, ZOO, subsidized refreshments at the workplace, education, company events)
• The candidate must be proficient in the Czech language, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements added by the job poster

• 5+ years of work experience with Internal Audits

• Bachelor's Degree

• 5+ years of work experience with SOX 404 TopDown Risk Assessments (TDRA)

Job Type: Full-time