SOX Manager
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Job Location:
Kingsport, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Founded in 1920 Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The companys innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms deep customer engagement and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation building and construction and consumables. As a globally inclusive company Eastman employs approximately 13000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport Tennessee USA. For more information visit.
Responsibilities
Manage develop and support the professional growth and well-being of the SOX audit team
Perform staff performance reviews to determine developmental needs and actions or reward high performance
Coordinate and supervise daily activities of the SOX audit team; set priorities for and coach SOX audit team
In and through the SOX audit team conduct the annual financial statement risk assessment and scoping exercise to determine strategic focus of managements annual ICFR program for SOX 404(a) compliance
Perform quality reviews and approve key control design operating effectiveness and ICFR issue remediation testing
Communicate ICFR issues to management and collaborate with management on action plans to remediate deficiencies
Review all operational audit issues and critically assess for ICFR relevancy and need to add to the ICFR issue listing
Maintain the ICFR issues list including continuous assessment of significance
In and through the SOX audit team stay abreast of SOX 404(a) assessment progress and ICFR issue status and update the Director Corporate Audit Services Chief Accounting Officer/delegates and PwC routinely
Coordinate with external auditors on testing reliance sampling approach and timeline
Contribute to Corporate Audit Services report out to the Audit Committee on SOX 404(a) assessment status
Review and oversee internal SOX 404(a) assessment policies and procedures through a strategic lens focusing on results and meeting control objectives efficiently and effectively
Oversee SOX auditor onboarding and training program
Act as Subject Mater Expert on SOX 404(a) compliance and lead training activities with functional process owners
Stay updated on changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to SOX compliance
Provide guidance and recommendations to management for process and control improvements and risk mitigation
Qualifications
Solid interpersonal skills including verbal and written communications listening and interviewing
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of business processes (including financial and/or IT)
Strong time management organization analytical skills and problem solving
Proficient in Excel Word PowerPoint
4 years of experience in a corporate environment
Supervisor skills and ability to work well in a team environment preferred
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley COSO COBIT The IIA Standards desired
2-3 years audit and/or SOX experience preferred
SAP experience preferred
Bachelors degree required (Finance Accounting or business-related preferred)
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability pregnancy veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Driven by more than 100 years of continuous innovation, Eastman is a global specialty materials company.
