SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Financial Controls & Policy Specialist is responsible for
assisting in maintaining and improving the internal SOX controls environment, supporting
the internal and external audit process, and maintaining control documentation and
Motion finance policies and procedures. Responsibilities may also include supporting the
project management cycle for Finance project initiatives, improvements, and system
conversions.
JOB DUTIES
- Assists in maintaining our internal SOX control environment.
- Supports internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and
- insights.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance / IT / Operations and Internal
- Audit) to document effective internal controls.
- Assists in maintaining comprehensive documentation of internal control processes to
- accurately reflect the control environment via ownership of the Risk Control Matrix
- (RCM), control narratives, and process flows.
- Assists in the maintenance and development of financial policies and procedures.
- Provides project management support and assists in tracking the Finance IT project
- initiatives, business process improvements, and system conversions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and at least three (3) years of professional experience in the field of audit
(external or internal), internal controls, SOX compliance, or a related field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to organization, detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects.
- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and produce accurate work under
- time constraints.
- Ability to translate internal and external audit requirements to control owners.
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (required).
- Experience with AuditBoard, Visio, and/or Miro (preferred).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
None.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
CPA, CPA candidate, or CIA highly preferred
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 0-5 Direct Reports
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No
COMPANY INFORMATION:
Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage,401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- At least three years of professional experience in audit, internal controls, SOX compliance, or related field
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience with AuditBoard, Visio, and/or Miro
- CPA, CPA candidate, or CIA highly preferred
Genuine Parts Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genuine Parts Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Genuine Parts Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with profit sharing and pension plans also mentioned. These elements indicate strong long-term financial support alongside ownership opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options plus income-protection coverages like life, AD&D, and disability. This breadth suggests a robust core health and protection offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave are provided in addition to short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program supports families with counseling and life tools. These programs reinforce family support alongside standard PTO.
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What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
