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Amentum Director of Internal Controls and SOX Compliance in Chantilly, Virginia

Amentum’s vision is creating a safer, smarter, cleaner world. Beyond delivering complex engineering and technical solutions, we are finding ways to champion our environment, our society, and our responsibilities to the communities we serve.

The Director of Internal Control and SOX Compliance is responsible for the overall direction and administration of the company’s internal controls and execution of the SOX compliance program. Reports to the SVP, Corporate Controller and works closely with the Vice President of Internal Audit to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting to validate that (1) accurate financial and managerial controls exist and function properly; (2) recommendations are made for appropriate improvements in controls; and (3) management plans, policies and procedures are carried out and executed efficiently and effectively. This is a remote-telework role. US Citizenship is required.

Essential Responsibilities:

Oversee the development and execution of the company’s SOX compliance program while ensuring compliance with regulatory rules and deadlines. Act as the key point of contact for the company’s external auditors, internal auditors and process owners on all matters related to SOX compliance, including evaluation and resolution of identified control deficiencies. Conduct financial risk assessments and coordinate the scope of the annual SOX assessment process. Evaluate the design and effectiveness of business processes and controls, as well as IT general controls and application controls. Coordinate with process and control owners to build understanding of risks and controls and to maintain current and accurate process and internal control information. Serve as a technical resource on all SOX matters, including development, refinement, and documentation of internal controls. Identify areas of opportunity for process improvement and develop corrective actions in partnership with the function or activity under review. Coordinate resources to support the timely execution of testing. Prepare management’s annual assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, preferably in accounting or finance.

  • 15 years progressive finance or accounting experience with a minimum of ten years of audit related or SOX compliance experience including audits of public companies, preferably in a government contractor environment and of an increasing level of complexity over time.

  • One or more professional certifications – Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Certified Information Systems Auditor.

  • Position may require light travel (domestic and international).

  • Position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

  • US Citizenship is required to apply.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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