Director, SOX

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Director, SOX

In this role you will support the execution of operational, information technology, financial, strategic and compliance audits as well as assess risk in the financial reporting process. Identifying and testing internal controls and recommending improvements. Your primary focus will be managing compliance of Qualys, Inc’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. You are expected to partner with leaders cross-functionally and at varying levels within the company to better understand departmental operations and controls. You must have a developed analytical skillset that allows you to execute an audit and effectively communicate recommendations.

• Evaluate design of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and testing to validate operating effectiveness of ICFR.
• Execute the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and assist with conducting audits of select operational, information technology, and compliance processes in timely manner.
• Collaborate with the external independent financial audit firm with the goal of maintaining and increasing reliance on the work of Internal Audit
• Maintain (and update if needed) a listing of key reports owned by the process owners and ensure appropriate testing over those reports is performed.
• Develop robust relationships and communicate effectively with internal business partners, especially accounting teams, and SOX control owners, while maintaining independence and objectivity
• Participate in conducting the company’s Enterprise Risk Assessment
• Directly manage the SOX-Internal Audit Team and external consultant and collaborate with other leaders in key initiatives and their implementation.
• Assess, report on, and make suggestions for improving the company’s key operational and finance activities and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance and IT departments to ensure appropriate maintenance of finance related systems.

Qualifications:

• Experience leading SOX responsibilities at a public company.
• Experience working with Big 4 Accounting firms and knowledgeable in PCAOB and SEC standards and requirements.
• CPA, CIA or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with Order-to-Cash operational audit preferred.
• Candidate should be self-motivated, balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to interact with and build productive working relationships across all organizational levels and departments across geographies.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and control deficiencies prevention/mitigation.
• Proactive and the ability to work independently, escalating issues when appropriate.

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Annual Salary Guidelines: $180,000 - $220,000

Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.