Sr. Director - Global SOX Compliance

Job Req ID: 28537

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated leader to join our growing Global SOX Compliance team. This role will be responsible for operating as the Second Line of Defense within the Controllership Organization, establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that help monitor and enhance the company’s global control environment and support management (First Line) in the identification of emerging risks. The Sr. Director, Global SOX Compliance Manager will be a trusted business partner helping to design and optimize business processes and controls, while also operating as the primary liaison with internal audit (Third Line) and our external auditors on SOX compliance. The ideal candidate has a detailed knowledge of SOX and COSO framework, strong business process acumen, excellent communication and critical thinking skills, and an ability to collaborate effectively across a range of internal and external partners. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and grow within a high energy and innovative organization. 

Your Daily Impact at Supermicro:

• Lead the Second Line of Defense (Global SOX Compliance) team, acting as an advisor to the business and driving the design, implementation and monitoring of Super Micro Computer Inc.’s risk and control framework and manage the full lifecycle of the company’s SOX compliance program from risk assessment and scoping through control rationalization, management testing coordination, and remediation.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all SOX-related matters, including internal audit and external audit coordination
• Design, implement, and maintain a sustainable, efficient, and automated internal control framework in alignment with COSO and PCAOB standards.
• Partner with business and IT process owners to ensure effective documentation, testing, and remediation of controls.
• Drive quarterly certification and reporting processes, including preparation of control deficiency assessments and management responses.
• Develop and maintain/update process documentation, procedures and controls, including flowcharts and Risk and Control Matrices; document narratives as vital.
• Conduct process walkthroughs and risk assessments, evaluating design effectiveness of key business process controls; if deficiencies are identified, partner with management to design appropriate remediation plans with feasible timelines and monitor remediation to completion.
• Lead management’s response to audit findings, ensuring proper remediation and sustainable process improvement.
• Develop and deliver training programs to promote ownership and understanding of SOX and internal controls across the organization
• Provide guidance and support to control owners if they propose process or system changes (e.g. Implementation of new systems, impact assessment for changes in people, process or technology).
• Provide timely and proactive updates to the SOX & Finance leadership team on key risks, gaps, process enhancements, or any areas of potential concern.
• Prepare and provide regular training on SOX and control requirements, risk management, and other relevant areas (e.g. management review controls, IPE procedures, etc.) to educate business process owners and reiterate the importance of compliance
• Partner with the IT organization teams to ensure alignment on SOX approach, timing, controls reliance, external audit reliance, etc.
• Provide creative input that will drive process efficiency across the organization and make valuable contributions to the audit process.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships within the team and cross-functional teams.
• Find opportunities to leverage IT solutions to automate processes and create efficiencies in financial processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate activities and strategies with internal and external auditors.
• Participate in the preparation of leadership and Audit Committee materials.
• Perform other related special studies or projects as assigned, meeting deadlines.

What You Bring to Supermicro:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance or related field. CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• 17+ years of relevant Internal Audit or SOX experience
• Mix of private and public accounting experience (assurance or advisory). Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, COSO framework, PCAOB auditing standards, risk and controls standards, and business process best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with senior management and external auditors.
• Strong business process acumen and knowledge of standard processes and best practice, with direct experience with key business processes including Quote-to-Cash, Inventory, Procure-to-Pay, ITGCs, Hire-to-Retire, Record-to-Report
• Working knowledge of IT systems - SAP, Blackline, Workiva, home grown systems, etc. and data analytics tools.
• Highly organized, motivated, meticulous with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment; able to easily manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Salary Range

​$236,000 - $264,000 

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

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