Director of SOX Compliance & Internal Audit

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of engineered products and solutions used in the maintenance, repair, upgrade, and construction of transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure. LEADING THE WAY™ in innovation, MPS is dedicated to keeping the power infrastructure performing optimally by supplying world-class solutions to fulfill the needs of customers who maintain electrical services to consumers worldwide. We operate seventeen facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.  Learn more at www.macleanpower.com

MacLean Power Systems is seeking a Director of SOX Compliance & Internal Audit to build and lead the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal audit functions as it prepares to operate as a public company.

This leader will establish a practical, risk-based control environment, develop the internal audit function, create enterprise policy governance, and serve as a key advisor to executive management and the Audit Committee. The role requires a hands-on leader who can build the function while working effectively across a decentralized, multi-entity manufacturing company.

This role is based in our Fort Mill, SC Office.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement the Company's SOX compliance program, including financial reporting controls, entity-level controls, business process controls, and IT general controls.
• Lead the design, implementation, and testing of IT general controls in partnership with IT leadership.
• Lead annual risk assessment, scoping, control documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and management certification.
• Build a sustainable control environment aligned with COSO and applicable SEC and PCAOB requirements.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to design practical controls, assign ownership, and embed controls into normal operations.
• Establish the internal audit charter, methodology, staffing model, annual plan, issue tracking, and Audit Committee reporting.
• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, and fraud risks.
• Lead the development and governance of enterprise financial, accounting, compliance, and internal control policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support an efficient audit and reduce duplication where appropriate.
• Provide clear reporting to executive management and the Audit Committee on SOX readiness, audit findings, deficiencies, remediation, and emerging risks.
• Recruit, develop, and lead the SOX and internal audit team.
• Support Legal in building and improving the ERM program and aligning key risks with internal audit planning.

What You’ll Need to Excel in This Role

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant designation.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in external audit, internal audit, SOX compliance, accounting, or risk management.
• Public accounting audit experience serving public companies or companies preparing to become public.
• Internal audit or SOX leadership experience within a large, complex company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX Sections 302 and 404, COSO, SEC reporting requirements, and PCAOB standards.
• Experience assessing control design, leading testing, evaluating deficiencies, and overseeing remediation.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership, external auditors, and an Audit Committee or Board.
• Ability to travel to operating locations as needed.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Direct experience creating an internal audit department or materially transforming an existing function.
• Experience developing enterprise policies and establishing a policy governance process.
• Experience supporting an IPO, public-company readiness program, or first-year SOX implementation.
• Experience in a decentralized, multi-entity manufacturing or industrial company.
• Knowledge of IT general controls, ERP systems, cybersecurity risk, and data analytics.
• CIA, CISA, or other relevant certification in addition to a CPA.

Total Rewards Offering:

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid disability and more...

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