Internal Controls Manager

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StandardAero's Internal Audit team is searching for an experienced Internal Controls Manager to join their dynamic group. As a strategic leader, you will have exceptional communication, analytical and leadership skills. Your experience will enhance the organization's ability to accomplish its objectives by leading the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and driving continuous improvement in the design, implementation and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ (onsite)

What you'll do:

• Leads the planning, execution and continuous improvement of the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, including annual risk assessment, scoping, planning, testing, and reporting activities.

• Oversees the evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to support compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

• Maintains and enhances the Company's SOX governance framework, including Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, control documentation and testing methodology.

• Reviews control testing workpapers, deficiency evaluations, and reporting to ensure quality, consistency and adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements.

• Partners with process owners, Finance, Information Technology and business leadership to identify control gaps, evaluate risks and implement sustainable control improvements.

• Coordinates with third-party service providers and external auditors to support the annual integrated audit, facilitate testing activities and maximize reliance on management's SOX program.

• Evaluates control deficiencies, recommends remediation strategies, monitors management action plans and validates the implementation and sustainability of corrective actions.

• Provides guidance and training to control owners regarding internal control responsibilities, documentation standards and SOX compliance requirements.

• Leads projects that support the enhancement of the organization's internal control environment, financial reporting processes and governance framework.

• Promotes the use of data analytics, automation and continuous monitoring techniques to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the SOX compliance program.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required

• Big Four public accounting experience required

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, public accounting or financial controls, including demonstrated leadership experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance programs, including risk assessment, scoping, control documentation, testing and deficiency remediation.

• Strong knowledge of COSO Internal Control—Integrated Framework, SEC regulations and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 and Section 404 requirements.

• Experience evaluating IT-dependent controls and coordinating SOX activities with Information Technology and external auditors is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and partnering with stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and financial reporting processes.

• Strong organizational, project management, leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and demonstrated ability to learn other applications (ERP systems, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms and data analytics tools).

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal control frameworks and financial reporting processes.

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Prior experience in the aerospace industry is preferred.

• Experience leveraging data analytics and continuous monitoring techniques within SOX compliance programs is preferred.

• Recognized internal audit certification (CIA, CISA or equivalent) preferred.

Benefits that make life better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long‑Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities