Manager of Audit and Compliance Orlando

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF TAX AND COMPLIANCE

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AUDIT OVERSIGHT COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL ASSURANCE.

Assist the Director of Tax and Compliance in maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards company policies and applicable federal state and local requirements. Coordinate audit activities monitor compliance initiatives support tax reporting processes and promote financial integrity throughout the organization.

• STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Develop mentor and support accounting and compliance staff to assure ongoing professional growth technical development accountability and consistent quality performance.

• INTEGRITY AND IMAGE

Be committed to truth and integrity. Never compromise! Be consistent and fair. Be committed to our Companys image. The public perception of our people vehicles equipment and materials is essential to our success. Be committed to teamwork; think we and us!

JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• AUDIT MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE

o Coordinate and manage annual external financial statement audits interim audit procedures internal audits and compliance reviews.

o Serve as the primary liaison among external auditors consultants tax professionals and internal business stakeholders to facilitate efficient audit execution and timely completion.

o Support the Director of Tax and Compliance in responding to audit requests and regulatory inquiries by gathering reviewing reconciling and providing accurate documentation and workpapers.

o Monitor compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) company policies applicable regulatory requirements and internal control standards.

o Track audit findings compliance issues and management action plans. Follow up with responsible leaders to ensure corrective actions are implemented documented and resolved timely.

o Assist with compliance reporting and regulatory examinations as needed.

• INTERNAL CONTROLS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
  • Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and selected operational processes.

o Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify financial operational reporting and compliance risks throughout the organization.

o Recommend practical improvements designed to strengthen controls improve efficiency reduce risk and support compliance objectives.

o Develop maintain and document accounting and compliance policies procedures process narratives and internal control documentation.

o Partner with management to develop remediation strategies and monitor their implementation.

• FINANCIAL ANALYSIS REPORTING AND TAX SUPPORT

o Review accounting records journal-entry support account reconciliations financial reports and related documentation for completeness accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

o Analyze financial data account activity and reporting trends to identify unusual transactions inconsistencies control weaknesses or areas requiring management attention.

o Provide accurate schedules reconciliations and workpapers necessary for the preparation of corporate federal state and local tax returns and other compliance filings.

o Assist with periodic financial reporting budgeting activities tax reporting support and special projects assigned by the Director of Tax and Compliance.

• ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE STAFF DEVELOPMENT

o Motivate train supervise and lead assigned accounting and compliance personnel consistent with the Companys culture leadership principles guiding philosophy and purpose.

o Develop and mentor team members to strengthen technical accounting audit compliance risk assessment and internal control knowledge and prepare qualified employees for advancement opportunities.

o Provide guidance and training to accounting finance and operational personnel regarding compliance requirements internal controls documentation standards and audit expectations.

o Review work assignments and job responsibilities to promote productivity accountability timely completion and quality performance. Provide timely coaching and feedback.

• OTHER
  • Maintain a clean neat safe and professional work environment.
  • Assist the Director of Tax and Compliance Controller Vice President of Finance & Accounting and other members of management with special projects system implementations and process-improvement initiatives.
  • Continually learn and remain current on accounting standards auditing practices tax regulations compliance requirements technology and relevant industry practices.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• The work generally requires a bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field. CPA CIA CISA or another relevant professional certification is preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public accounting internal audit compliance financial reporting or corporate accounting is required. Experience coordinating external audits and evaluating internal controls is preferred.
• The work draws upon and requires a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) internal control concepts risk-assessment methodologies audit procedures financial reporting and regulatory compliance requirements. Strong analytical organizational project-management problem-solving and written and verbal communication skills are necessary. The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines exercise sound judgment and work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Must possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and accounting or ERP systems. Must exhibit professionalism integrity discretion strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires the ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time.
• Requires the ability to move freely about the office building and to bend and reach to file and retrieve data.
• Telephone usage is required.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range are needed.
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly.
• Requires the ability to work in front of a computer monitor and on a keyboard and use general office equipment for extended periods of time.

THIS DESCRIPTION MAY NOT BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO PERFORM ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED AND DIRECTED BY MANAGEMENT. JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND DUTIES MAY BE MODIFIED WHENEVER DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY MANAGEMENT.