APi Group is a global, market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services in over 500 locations worldwide. APi provides statutorily mandated and other contracted services to a strong base of long-standing customers across industries. We are driven by entrepreneurial business leaders to deliver innovative solutions for our customers. As our presence across the globe increases, we are striving to become the #1 people-first company in the world.
At APi Group, our purpose is clear: We Build Great Leaders. We believe that everyone at APi is a Leader, and we provide leadership development programs across our businesses to facilitate growth. Our distinct leadership development culture creates an empowered, entrepreneurial atmosphere where our leaders can grow, thrive, and belong.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT SOX, Risk and Compliance Manager to lead our SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance program. This role will report to the Director of Risk and Compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal controls, experience working with internal and external audit teams, and a proven track record of leading teams to success. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
IT SOX Compliance:
- Manage the SOX compliance program for our US locations, ensure all controls are designed and operate effectively to support our annual financial audit.
- Direct and oversee a team tasked with both preparing controls for testing, encompassing documentation, testing plans, and evidence collection, and leading efforts to remediate control failures, collaborating closely with process owners to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Drive key initiatives such as control reduction, process streamlining, and team stabilization to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the internal controls function.
- Identify or assist in designing new controls to address changes in the implementation of new systems, mergers and acquisitions, changes in business processes, and/or regulatory requirements.
IT Strategic Leadership:
- Drive strategic planning for the IT Risk and Compliance SOX program, including both short and long-term initiatives to ensure scalability for future organic and inorganic growth, encompassing process refinement, talent nurturing, and technology integration.
- Guide the organization through business transformations, including system implementations and process revamps, by identifying risks, designing controls, and enhancing automation to align with business objectives.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of APi’s strategic initiatives, policies, and industry best practices to evaluate their impact on SOX IT.
- Serve as a key point of contact for control owners, addressing inquiries and directing them appropriately while leveraging your subject matter expertise in SOX compliance and our policies to ensure thorough understanding and compliance.
Internal Controls and Audit Leadership:
- Manage the U.S. SOX team members, providing daily support, overseeing overall project status, answering questions, and offering coaching to guide their careers.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, internal auditors, and process owners regarding IT SOX compliance matters, including the assessment and resolution of control deficiencies.
- Evaluate control deficiencies and oversee remediation efforts by defining and monitoring action plans for all deficiencies identified by management, internal, and external audits. Assist management in evaluating deficiencies, including determining root causes, assessing exposure, and identifying mitigating controls.
- Collaborate with process owners and relevant stakeholders to enhance knowledge and understanding of risks and controls.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years demonstrated knowledge, skills, and expertise in the specialized field of IT auditing including, but not limited to, IT governance, IT general controls, software development lifecycle, application security, process automation, and other technology risks.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designations preferred.
- Possess comprehensive expertise in auditing principles, IT and Security standards, and SOX compliance, with a track record in designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls for multinational organizations, coupled with a strong foundation in public company SOX requirements and finance processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls frameworks (i.e., SOX, COSO, COBIT, NISTCSF, etc.), applicable regulatory requirements and identification of emerging IT and IS related risks (i.e., Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, etc.).
- Demonstrate proficiency in managing a team of SOX IT professionals, overseeing day-to-day operations while fostering their professional development through coaching, training, and mentorship initiatives.
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross-functional and remote teams.
Competencies and Skills:
- Thinks Analytically
- Communicates Effectively
- Plans/Organizes
- Manages Talent
- Makes Decisions
Benefits and Compensation:
This role will be fully in-office based out of our New Brighton office. The pay range is $114,200 - $171,300, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include:
- Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
- Access to corporate fitness center
- Wellness Program
- 401K with employer match
- Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- Profit Sharing
- Generous paid time off
- Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
