Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
The Senior Manager of Finance Governance is responsible for leading the Company's financial controls and governance framework, including Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), SOX compliance, control remediation, external audit coordination, finance policies, and governance reporting. This leader serves as the primary liaison between Finance, Internal Audit, Information Technology, external auditors, and executive leadership to ensure a robust and sustainable control environment that supports public company requirements.
Specific Responsibilities
Internal Control Framework Ownership
Lead the design, documentation, and maintenance of the Company's ICFR and SOX governance framework.
Establish policies, standards, and methodologies for control design, documentation, testing, and remediation.
Drive consistency of controls across global business units and legal entities.
Oversee management's annual assessment of ICFR effectiveness.
Maintain governance over control matrices, narratives, risk assessments, and process documentation.
SOX Compliance Program
Lead the annual SOX compliance program and testing strategy.
Coordinate management testing activities across Finance, Operations, and IT.
Monitor control execution and testing results throughout the year.
Ensure deficiencies are identified, documented, and remediated timely.
Drive quarterly certification processes and sub-certifications.
Control Deficiency Assessment
Lead management's evaluation of control deficiencies.
Coordinate cross-functional assessment of deficiencies identified by Internal Audit, management, or external auditors.
Prepare deficiency evaluations and supporting documentation.
Facilitate management conclusions regarding:
Control Deficiencies
Significant Deficiencies
Material Weaknesses
Oversee tracking and validation of remediation plans.
External Auditor Coordination
Serve as Finance's primary coordinator for ICFR and controls-related external audit activities.
Coordinate walkthroughs, testing requests, evidence collection, and audit support.
Drive proactive resolution of auditor observations and issues.
Partner with external auditors on emerging risks and governance expectations.
Manage overall audit readiness and controls-related deliverables.
Internal Audit Partnership
Act as primary Finance liaison to Internal Audit.
Coordinate responses to Internal Audit findings and recommendations.
Track remediation activities and status reporting.
Ensure alignment between management testing, Internal Audit testing, and external audit expectations.
IT Governance & ITGC Oversight
Partner with IT leadership to oversee:
IT General Controls (ITGCs)
User access controls
Segregation of duties
Change management controls
Automated controls
Monitor remediation of IT-related control deficiencies.
Support system implementations and transformations from a controls perspective.
Audit Committee Support
Prepare governance and controls reporting for executive leadership
Present periodic updates regarding:
SOX compliance status
Control deficiencies
Remediation activities
Internal Audit observations
External Audit observations
ICFR readiness
Support management's communication of significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Finance Policy & Governance
Lead development and maintenance of accounting and finance governance policies.
Establish governance over key financial reporting processes.
Monitor regulatory and governance developments impacting public companies.
Drive continuous improvement across the control environment.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant focus.
CPA required.
10+ years of progressive experience in:
Public accounting
SOX/ICFR
Internal controls
Financial reporting
Audit
Experience supporting SEC registrants or public companies.
Strong understanding of:
SOX 404
COSO Framework
ICFR requirements
External audit processes
Control deficiency evaluation
Preferred Requirements:
Big 4 audit experience.
CPA Preferred
Experience leading SOX programs for multinational organizations.
Experience with ERP environments such as SAP, Oracle, or QAD.
Experience supporting IPO readiness initiatives.
CIA, CISA, or other governance certifications.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About Us
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.
In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?
Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact [email protected]. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Our Values
Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field
- CPA certification
- 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, SOX/ICFR, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit
- Experience supporting SEC registrants or public companies
- Strong understanding of SOX 404, the COSO Framework, ICFR requirements, external audit processes, and control deficiency evaluation
- Big Four audit experience
- Experience leading SOX programs for multinational organizations
- Experience with ERP environments such as SAP, Oracle, or QAD
- Experience supporting IPO readiness initiatives
- CIA, CISA, or other governance certifications
Rehlko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rehlko and has not been reviewed or approved by Rehlko.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-competitive across many roles, with professional tracks like project management, engineering leadership, and sales often aligning well with market levels. Role and geography differences are acknowledged but compensation is frequently characterized as good or competitive.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive and good value, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health/EAP resources, and HSA‑compatible options. Cost and coverage are often portrayed as favorable in the U.S.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provisions are emphasized for both birthing and non‑birthing parents. Additional family supports such as milk‑shipping services reinforce a family‑friendly offering.
Rehlko Insights
What We Do
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Formerly, for more than 100 years as Kohler Energy, our teams have excelled, reliably meeting today’s energy needs while planning for tomorrow’s. Now, with a new name and increased focus, we are giving our customers more control over where energy is sourced and where it goes, from industrial applications to your own backyard. Our solutions give people the resilience they need to keep building a brighter future, together. At Rehlko, we innovate relentlessly because we know we don’t just offer energy solutions – we are creating an energy resilient world for a better future. We provide worldwide solutions thanks to our regional locations in NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and India. Learn more about our products: Power Systems North America: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com Power Systems EMEA: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com/emea Engines: https://www.engines.rehlko.com Rehlko’s affiliated brands include Kohler Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Curtis Instruments, and Clarke Energy.
