Sr. Manager, Compliance - Internal Audit & SOX

Connexity, a Taboola company is a performance-marketing technology company whose core purpose for 25 years is to help online retailers find new customers and drive sales at a cost that meets ROI objectives. As the leading independent source of new customers and sales for online retailers, we manage the complexities of a wide range of customer acquisition channels on behalf of thousands of retailers, with proven success in the US, UK, EMEA and APAC, We connect over 60,000 publishers to 50,000 retailers around the world, generating $5m+ of sales every day across our suite of products (Skimlinks, ShopYourLikes, Connexity). We joined forces with Taboola in 2021 and Skimlinks in 2020, making us the first and largest, open-web source for Publishers and Creators to access eCommerce!

Connexity is looking for a highly motivated leader to join our finance team. This role will be responsible for managing all compliance efforts throughout the company, being the primary liaison with the company’s SOX and internal auditors and serving as a consultant to internal stakeholders to mitigate risks across business processes. The ideal candidate has a detailed knowledge of SOX and internal controls and a strong business process acumen, excellent communication and critical thinking skills, and an ability to collaborate effectively across a range of internal and external partners. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and grow within a global organization.

Responsibilities:

● Serve as a liaison between regional finance teams and our SOX and internal auditors;

● Collaborate with internal and external partners to execute the audit and create internal control documentation for the engagement including narratives, process and data flows;

● Coordinate remediation of findings and deficiencies identified by the auditors, identify root causes, and advise control owners on internal control enhancements;

● Coordinate and maintain the documentation of SOX processes and controls and review controls to ensure adequate design and identification of key and non-key controls for critical processes, including reviewing and optimizing controls through automation where possible;

● Perform tests of internal controls to assess the effectiveness of the control environment and readiness for SOX and internal audits;

● Monitor changes in the organization and processes to ensure SOX controls are updated, and the changes are communicated, in a timely manner;

● Consult on new business initiatives, system implementations, and accounting policy changes and assess the impact of such changes on internal controls

● Lead and provide training to management and local team members on SOX compliance and internal controls;

● Assist with or be responsible for other duties and ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

● Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications strongly preferred.

● Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in SOX and/or internal audit at a public company and a public accounting firm (Big 4 firm preferred)

● Extensive experience designing, implementing and testing controls with a financial impact across the business.

● Strong ability to assess risks across the organization and partner with process owners to implement appropriate controls

● Working knowledge of audit methodology, application controls, and internal control concepts

● Strong knowledge of US GAAP, PCAOB Auditing Standards and risk and controls standards

● Ability to perform data analytics, SOC1 reviews and understand ITGCs

● Candidate should be self-motivated, balance multiple priorities while managing to deadlines

● Excellent analytical and communication skills

● Ability to manage a flexible schedule to work with teams in multiple countries across the globe.

Benefits

Headquartered in Santa Monica, the company operates sites and business services in the US, UK, EMEA, and APAC. We offer top benefits including equity, career growth, flexible time off, casual work environment, competitive comp, and much more!

• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k Matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD
• Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)
• Learning & Development Program (educational tool)
• Flexible work schedules
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Equity

We are committed to providing a culture at Connexity that supports the diversity, equity and inclusion of our most valuable asset, our people. We encourage individuality, and are driven to represent a workplace that celebrates our differences, and provides opportunities equally across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other demographics. Our actions across Education, Recruitment, Retention, and Volunteering reflect our core company values and remind us that we’re all in this together to drive positive change in our industry.

Position is hybrid 2 days/week in our Santa Monica office.

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