SOX Senior Analyst/Analyst

SOX Senior Analyst/Analyst

Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Department: Finance/Accounting

Position Type: Hybrid (required to be in office 2-3 days per week)

Position Summary

The SOX Senior Analyst/Analyst is responsible for assisting in the execution of the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program through the walkthrough and testing of the design and operating effectiveness of controls. This responsibility includes assisting with the development and adjustment of scope, leading walkthroughs of control and business process owners, and performing control assessments and testing. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units and focusing on financial and operational processes. Additionally, the SOX Senior Analyst/Analyst will document, and evaluate control deficiencies (including root cause analysis), and monitor remediation efforts in partnership with process owners, as necessary. Development of great working relationships and acting as a key liaison between control owners and external auditors to ensure clear communication of compliance requirements will be required. The Senior SOX Analyst/Analyst will also assist the SOX management team with preparing trainings and presentation to be used within the Company, as deemed necessary.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of internal control practices to plan, perform, manage, and report on various business processes.
• Assist with implementing audit tools to improve audit efficiencies.
• Plan and perform scheduled audits and follow-up in accordance with established schedule.
• Document all information pertaining to control testing results including risks, findings, observations and provide recommendations for strengthening internal controls and process improvement.
• Follow up with management on remedial action for any identified areas of risk.
• Prepare and assist in presenting summary reports and status to executive management.
• Proficiency in SOX frameworks (COSO), risk assessment, and auditing standards and an understanding of US GAAP.
• Ability to stay current with industry practices and effectively share knowledge with team members.
• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to control owners.
• Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as ability to use appropriate judgment and discretion.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various cross-functional departments including but not limited to Finance, HR and Operations.
• Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. This may require they work more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week.
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• BS in finance/accounting from accredited university; CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 2 to 5+ years of related work history.
• Public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas
• Experience working in a publicly traded organization or as an audit partner to a publicly traded organization preferred.
• Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, AuditBoard, and Blackline.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Uncompromising dedication to quality.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Must be driven and self-motivated.
• Teamwork oriented and focused.