Job Description:
Ferguson is North America's leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry's most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.
Ferguson Enterprises is seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our SOX testing program! This individual will report to the Internal Audit Manager - Financial Controls and will lead SOX testing for various control cycles through the year.
Travel
This position has been approved for remote work. Must be available for East Coast working hours from 8-5 PM with additional work at times outside of this timeframe. Ideal candidate would reside on East Coast and travel into Ferguson's Corporate Offices in Newport News, VA as needed (monthly, 10-15% on average travel).
Responsibilities
Perform end to end process walkthroughs, document key controls, and identify potential gaps in the design or existence of controls.
Produce high quality SOX working papers to document the tests performed, results, and conclusions.
Present the results of work to management and persuade them of the benefits of the audit recommendations.
Drive and lead the testing of the major processes within the SOX Testing Program in coordination with the managers, seniors, and staff on the team.
Ensure excellent communication with audit clients and audit leadership team.
As needed, deliver high quality audits outside of the SOX universe.
Coach audit staff on professional development and quality performance.
Perform consulting on special projects or assignments as required.
Proactively seek opportunities to optimize use of AuditBoard and drive efficiencies throughout the organization by using the AuditBoard platform.
Leverage IT automation/data analytic tools for SOX testing approach.
Qualifications
Professional certifications in Accountancy and Auditing (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA), or clear path on obtaining one.
Minimum of 3 to 6 years progressive experience in internal audit with SOX 404 experience in a multi-national public company.
Big 4 public accounting a plus.
SOX implementation experience a plus.
Good knowledge of professional audit working practices and principles, auditing standards, IIA standards, PCAOB, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. Proven analytical and project management skills, to include data analytics.
Preferred knowledge of Oracle, Workday, AuditBoard, SharePoint, and Power BI.
Skilled in prioritization, multitasking, and managing deadlines.
Awareness of organizational and cultural sensitivity.
Customer service oriented.
Experience leading high performing teams.
Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families-geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)
