Position: Director, SOX Compliance 

Job Description: 

The Director, SOX Compliance will take a leadership role in overseeing all aspects of SOX compliance, including designing and maintaining internal controls, leading control testing efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires a deep understanding of financial processes, risk assessment, and the ability to drive compliance initiatives across the organization. 

Core Responsibilities & Duties: 

Lead the development and implementation of the company's SOX compliance program  Provide guidance and direction to the SOX team, ensuring alignment with company objectives  Stay current with evolving SOX regulations and communicate their implications to stakeholders  Collaborate with process owners to identify and assess key controls within financial processes  Design and document effective internal control procedures that mitigate financial reporting risks  Develop comprehensive process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices  Identify, evaluate, and communicate financial reporting risks across the organization  Partner with stakeholders to design controls that effectively mitigate identified risks  Analyze control deficiencies and provide strategic recommendations for remediation  Plan, coordinate, and oversee the execution of control testing to evaluate their effectiveness  Review and analyze testing results, identifying trends and providing insights to management  Ensure the timely resolution of control deficiencies and track remediation efforts  Engage with internal audit teams, external auditors, and senior management during audits  Foster strong relationships with process owners to ensure proper control execution and documentation  Effectively communicate control deficiencies, progress, and remediation plans to stakeholders  Identify opportunities to enhance control procedures and optimize compliance efforts  Drive initiatives to streamline processes and enhance the efficiency of control testing  Collaborate with IT and data analytics teams to leverage technology for control effectiveness  Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA) preferred  10 – 15 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, or related roles  In-depth understanding of SOX regulations, COSO framework, and internal control principles  Strong analytical skills to assess financial data, identify trends, and evaluate risks  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex concepts clearly  Proven leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and motivate a team  Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and problem-solving capabilities  Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data analytics tools is advantageous 

Skills: 

Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic  Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations   General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400   Excellent communication and problem-solving skills 

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.