Analyst - SOX

​​About the Role:

Our SOX team manages all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act compliance, including overseeing effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability of the company's processes, systems, and underlying internal control environment, whether through the SOX compliance efforts or by conducting special projects. To support business growth, we have created a new role of SOX Analyst. This role will be reporting to the SOX Senior Analyst, under the Head of SOX. As an Analyst, you will assist in facilitating the SOX Annual Cycle, including managing the documentation refresh process, executing annual risk assessments, and preparing business partners for control walkthroughs. Other responsibilities include planning & performing SOX testing and appropriately communicating testing results to management. This position acts as an advisor to our business partners to drive continuous process improvement.

You Will:

• Work with business partners to gain an understanding of the process, risks, and key controls and assist in updating applicable process documentation, including updating control descriptions, testing attributes and flowcharts.

• Plan and execute SOX testing and documentation activities with consistent quality and accuracy.

• Maintain SOX status trackers with internal business stakeholders, SOX team and external auditors, and assist in resolving the open items in a timely manner.

• Assist with scheduling walkthroughs and calendaring meetings for SOX Annual Cycle.  

• Advise business partners in designing new processes and controls.

• Make recommendations regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and controls.

• Assist with deficiency remediation tracking and validate closure of issues.

• Assist with managing SOX compliance software, AuditBoard.

• Assist with  providing routine training and support to process owners to ensure a thorough understanding of the SOX program, risk and control requirements; help prepare the process owners for walkthroughs and ensure timely delivery of all requested information for SOX testing.

• Facilitate key SOX special projects (system implementations, significant business and process changes).

• Build strong working relationships with business partners and external auditors.

• Champion risks and controls considerations across the organization.

You Have:

• B.S. in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent.

• 2+ years of experience in public accounting and / or industry with direct work experience with SOX and/or Internal Audit functions  

• Certified Public Accountant (preferred)

• Strong understanding of financial audit and financial & operational internal control methodologies and terminology (e.g. COSO), as well as the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, including documentation and testing

• Proven technical understanding of financial accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP), and understanding of and ability to research and apply guidance to changing control environment

• Experience with SOX scoping and SOX testing

• Experience administering and using a GRC tool (preferred)

• Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to “engage in the conversation”

• Confidence / willingness to ask questions and raise issues / concerns in a timely manner

• Must be able to multi-task, work efficiently under tight deadlines and proactively track and report progress

• Sound professional judgment and business acumen

• Self-motivated to apply learned experiences and leverage best practices

Our Benefits (there are more but here are some highlights):

• Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles

• Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

• Employee discounts on hims & hers & Apostrophe online products

• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution

• Offsite team retreats

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