Income Tax Manager US and Latin Americas

The Job:

Join our dynamic team as we embark on an exciting transformation journey, enhancing our reporting capabilities and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape our internal controls framework across the US and Latin Americas.

Responsibilities:

• Support the VP of Risk and Controls in designing global controls that meet SOX requirements.
• Assist in setting up a Business-As-Usual (BAU) SOX program, including scoping, walkthrough management, and testing plans.
• Identify and deliver training needs to global stakeholders.
• Ensure a global and consistent approach in the development, design, and implementation of control requirements.
• Establish a program that efficiently meets SOX and ongoing control requirements.
• Collaborate with international colleagues to maintain a unified approach across the organization.
• Work with the GPOs team to ensure consistency in global processes and controls.
• Provide guidance to control owners for effective monitoring processes, including IT Application Controls.
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Control Framework and collaborate with Global Process Owners and Finance Operations to enhance controls.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive innovation in controls automation.
• Lead periodic and annual controls testing and report on control issues.
• Manage relationships with Internal and External Audit teams to meet regulatory requirements.
• Recruit and set up a US testing team, focusing on revenue controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of COSO framework and internal control best practices.
• Experience in leading teams with a global reach.
• Strong understanding of testing methodology and deficiency management.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and US GAAP, with a focus on revenue standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes and bring structure to ambiguous areas.
• High professional ethics and commitment to improving risk culture.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualification by a relevant governing body with 5 years post-qualification experience (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience in auditing SOX control frameworks and understanding of PCAOB requirements.
• Experience managing Internal and External Audit relationships and preparing Audit Committee reports.
• Previous experience with policy management and working with Oracle.
• Proficiency in driving automation/AI in a controls function and strong data analytics skills.

This is a hybrid role in Lake Forest, CA offering a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $155,000 per year. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a transformative environment, we encourage you to apply!