Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Finance Compliance, Global Lead SOX Coordination

(PG 31)

This position reports into Global Director Finance Compliance and is based in Skillman, NJ.

Who We Are

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON'S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact the lives of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information click here.

What You Will Do

The SOX Global Leader, with the support of the SOX steering committee, oversees the facilitation of the Global SOX program including overseeing the global testing program, policy, deficiency evaluation/reporting, and remediation monitoring. This position will liaise directly with our external independent audit firm on SOX requirements and coordinate the annual SOX certification with executive management.

Finance Processes - Influence actionable change pertaining to key control design and continuously improve the Compliance posture of the organization while helping to streamline Compliance requirements. Ensure leaders understand how their decisions impact the design of the SOX program, and partner to enhance or create a fit-for-purpose control framework.

Remediation monitoring - Partner with finance and other stakeholders to understand root cause of issues and assess related risk/exposure of control breakdowns. Create and monitor the response plan to issues, working with various parties to ensure alignment across the enterprise. Document management's conclusions relating to control remediation conclusions.

Stakeholder Management - Manage and own key stakeholder relationships across the Global Finance and cross-functional leadership functions, including C-Suite level stakeholders and direct reports. Independent interaction to manage key messages related to the SOX program, including status and results/recommendations.

Talent Management - Work with the Company's people functions (e.g., HR) to recruit, on-board and manage department talent. Manage the performance and career progression of direct reports and other team members through coaching, feedback, and annual performance reviews.

Quality Management - Stay abreast of industry developments, control best practices and advancements through digital adoption and other changes in the business. Promote adoption throughout the organization, including ensuring sufficient training and skill development of the audit function with respect to technology and testing techniques. Provide advisory support to the Enterprise, including Global Finance and cross-functionally based on risk, to effectively navigate risks including financial and operational controls. Coordinate with and monitor audit teams through the annual Finance audit plan lifecycle (i.e., align on risk assessments to determine audit scope, and coordinating on observations as well as process improvements).

SOX Program Coordination - Assist with the coordination of the annual and continuous SOX program with the various stakeholders, to effectively navigate quantitative and qualitative risks identified through the annual SOX scoping exercise. The facilitation of the Global SOX program will include the oversight of the planning, scoping, global testing program, policy, deficiency evaluation/reporting, and remediation monitoring. This position will liaise directly with our external independent audit firm on SOX requirements and coordinate the annual SOX certification with executive management.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

University/Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with subject matter expertise in Accounting / Finance, or related business field.

Generally, requires 8-10 years' work experience in the accounting, business or finance compliance, or finance fields.

At least 3-5 years of Management / Supervisory experience is required.

Strong attention to details and precise work delivered is a must.

Strong customer focus with excellent communication, presentation, and training skills.

Proficient in basic MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word).

Experience with SOX compliance management software a plus (experience with Workiva's SOX tool preferred).

Finance Controls, Compliance, Audit and/or Operational Risk experience.

Ability to frame clear & concise communication across all relevant stakeholders

Experience managing / working on complex projects, with various stakeholders and within tight deadlines.

Effectively work with new and changing situations.

Good interpersonal, as well as both oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity in relation to SOX documentation procedures and SOX certifications is desirable.

Planning, prioritization, and multitasking skills.

Relevant professional certification(s) strongly preferred (i.e., CPP, CPA, CMA, CIA, etc.)

Working knowledge of SAP (or other ERP's) an advantage.

Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities.

What's In It For You

Competitive Benefit Package

Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

Learning & Development...

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity