Senior Manager, Internal Control Compliance

Overview

The Sr. Manager, Internal Controls is a key member of the Internal Audit leadership team responsible for execution and management of Security Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance requirements and leading the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. The scope of the role includes leading the strategy, scoping, control design, training, deficiency remediation, aggregation, and reporting for the company’s SOX compliance program. The objective of the SOX program is to support management’s goal of having an effective control environment while balancing resource requirements to be cost efficient. The Sr. Manager, Internal Controls works with management to design effective and efficient controls over financial reporting, recommends process/controls/systems improvement changes for any gaps and deficiencies identified through SOX testing, and facilitates the remediation and monitoring strategy to comply with SOX. Performs technical research and conducts interviews to determine control points and make recommendations and compliance decisions. Leads certain key SOX initiatives such as focus trainings, fraud risk assessment, and quarterly certification process. Works with external auditors, consultants, and business leads in the design of internal control procedures for newly acquired entities (as needed).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze current ICFR environment at The ODP Corporation in identifying areas of risk and opportunities for control improvement and discuss suggestions with Internal and External Audit.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and maintain RACI to support strong governance and accountability of the SOX program with business partners. Lead current management in their evaluations of their control structure for existing and new processes to ensure an efficient and effective control design, including providing assistance with process narratives documentation in more technical areas such as IUC, IPE and MRC.
• Work with newly acquired entities in evaluating and designing controls required by 404 by gaining an understanding of their current processes and identifying control gaps.
• Lead initiatives to work with BU financial and operational leadership to gain a detailed understanding of significant business areas and recommend opportunities to enhance or streamline controls. Partner with stakeholders to assess the impact of known controls deficiencies and analyze the magnitude of design and execution issues reported throughout the year.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to control design with process owners or support new activities/systems that affect the control environment.
• Research and document the severity of control weaknesses identified by internal auditors/external auditors, and work with them to arrive at a consensus on the level of any deficiencies found. Evaluate identified gaps in the internal controls design that could lead to financial reporting risk. Present on-going SOX updates to stakeholders including evaluation and aggregation of control deficiencies.
• Work with management and control owners to remediate control deficiencies, as applicable
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through program strategy, external auditor reliance, and outsourcing activities while improving the effectiveness of the program. Coordinate with external auditors to gain efficiencies in the overall program.
• Prepare SOX program updates for the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors as required.
• Lead quarterly 302 Certification and Annual Fraud Risk Assessment processes (key SOX initiatives)
• Develop and teach certain focus training programs (key SOX initiative) to educate management on the 404 process and responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration/Management, Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressively responsible work experience including recent position leading SOX and/or external audits at a Big 4 firm with clients that are large publicly traded companies
• Professional experience in Retail, consumer product or similar industry is a plus
• Professional certification including CPA, CIA, CISA
• Detailed knowledge of COSO framework, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and PCAOB requirements
• Strong knowledge of Business Process, Internal controls, and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Optimization of controls utilizing latest technology i.e., analytics
• Knowledge of Oracle is a plus
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict reporting deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate
• Ability to build consensus amongst various stakeholders with competing priorities
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written communication skills
• Outstanding documentation and organization skills
• High integrity, innovative, detail-oriented
• Effective decision-making skills; can choose a prompt course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk
• Analytical mindset, good negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills

About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Veyer, LLC; and Varis, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

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