Senior SOX Compliance Manager Tampa, FL

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes health dental vision 401k paid time off life insurance wellness perks and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

The annual salary for this position ranges from $130000 - $% bonus target and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidates experience qualifications and/or skillset. 

Summary:

The Senior SOX Compliance Manager - Americas is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) supporting internal and external audits and driving continuous improvement to strengthen financial reporting processes risk management and operational efficiency of the Americas region. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution partnering cross-functionally with Internal and External Audit IT Finance HR Legal and Operations to maintain a strong and sustainable internal control environment. Reporting directly to the VP Corporate Controller this individual proactively design train and enforce internal controls at all levels of business while providing expert guidance on compliance matters.

An ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates proven ability to drive complex financial compliance initiatives for SOX and operational controls across diverse stake holders in the Americas.
• Skilled at synthesizing audit and internal control findings and collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective mitigations.
• Adept at identifying opportunities to refine standardize and automate the control environment while ensuring compliance
• Is capable of balancing strategic perspective with attention to detail and driving improvements across all compliance areas.
• Is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and managing ambiguity effectively.

Essential Functions:      

• Assess business risks and design internal controls to mitigate them identifying opportunities for improvement and implementation.
• Develop and tailor compliance controls aligned with company policies procedures and SOX requirements in collaboration with the stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation and ongoing review of policies procedures training materials and tools to ensure compliance across departments.
• Drive remediation efforts for control deficiencies identified by internal audit and implement sustainable solutions.
• Provide guidance and training to process owners on compliance requirements best practices and regulatory updates.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for quarterly and annual internal control audits.
• Participate in strategic projects and initiatives embedding compliance considerations into decision-making.
• Collaborate with the compliance counter parts in EMEA and APAC regions to share best practices and ensure global alignment.
• Act as the trusted advisor to business leaders on internal controls risk management and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and assess potential fraud risks; develop and implement fraud detection tools.
• Stay current on regulatory developments evolving best practices in compliance and internal control.
• Lead rollout and training for new or updated policies and guidance.
• Build mentor and develop a high-performing SOX/compliance team.
• Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications :

Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field; CPA CIA or CISA preferred.

Experience:

• 8 years of progressive experience in SOX compliance risk management accounting or internal/external audit.
• Minimum 3 years of team leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of SOX 404 requirements COSO framework PCAOB standards U.S. GAAP and industry regulations.  
• Experience leading compliance programs or transformational projects.
• Big 4 background or leadership experience in a publicly traded multi-national company is preferred.
• Experiences building or scaling SOX programs in a global manufacturing or consumer/industrial products environment is a strong plus.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Strategic Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Results Oriented
• Solution Focus
• Integrity and Sound Judgment
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position please contact us at

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time