Manager, Internal Control

Job Description:

Nextpower is seeking a Manager, Internal Control to lead the company’s SOX and internal controls work across assigned business processes. This role manages and develops a team of internal controls professionals while partnering with Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Legal, and external auditors. The manager sets team priorities, oversees routine operating plans and costs, and guides risk assessments, control design and testing, remediation, and readiness efforts. The role requires sound judgment, strong knowledge of business processes and financial reporting, and the ability to turn control requirements into practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

People leadership and team operations

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of internal controls professionals; set clear goals, assign work, review quality and timeliness, provide ongoing feedback, and support performance and career development.
• Plan and allocate team capacity against monthly and routine operating plans; monitor milestones, workload, and costs, and raise resource or schedule risks with leadership.
• Apply company policies consistently, address routine team matters, and recommend improvements to procedures and practices within the function.

SOX program and control environment

• Lead and contribute to SOX risk assessments, annual planning and scoping, readiness activities, and the ongoing maturity of the SOX program.
• Oversee assigned process areas and ensure the team understands related business activities, risks, controls, company policies, and applicable accounting and reporting requirements.
• Guide process walkthroughs, tests of design, and tests of operating effectiveness; review workpapers and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Partner with process owners to evaluate existing processes, identify control gaps and improvement opportunities, and design practical controls that address risk and exposure.
• Assess new projects, systems, and process changes for SOX impact; coordinate with cross-functional partners to define and complete readiness actions.
• Maintain accurate SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices, and evidence of control performance.

Issues, remediation, and partnership

• Evaluate audit findings and control deficiencies; analyze relevant facts, assess potential impact, and develop and track remediation plans with SOX leadership and accountable stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support requests related to SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Explain control requirements, findings, and recommendations to process owners, peer groups, and leaders; build cooperation and influence timely action across functions.
• Monitor progress against commitments, resolve routine execution issues, and escalate significant risks, delays, or resource needs.

Governance and continuous improvement

• Stay current on relevant SOX, PCAOB, COSO, U.S. GAAP, and public-company reporting requirements and emerging practices.
• Recommend updates to team procedures and control practices based on changes in the business, systems, risks, and applicable requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 8 years of related experience in accounting, external or internal audit, SOX, or internal controls, preferably across public accounting and corporate environments.
• Experience directly managing or formally leading employees, including assigning work, coaching, providing feedback, and supporting performance and development.
• Working knowledge of SOX 404, internal control frameworks such as COSO, audit requirements including PCAOB standards, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience assessing business process risks, designing or evaluating controls, leading walkthroughs and control testing, documenting results, and driving remediation.
• Ability to analyze complex or incomplete information, exercise sound judgment, and interpret requirements to recommend appropriate procedures and actions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical control matters and gain cooperation from cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to organize team work, manage multiple timelines, and deliver against recurring plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting a public company’s SOX program through growth, system implementation, acquisition, or process transformation.
• Experience with internal controls over financial reporting across finance, accounting, IT, or operational processes.

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at www.Nextpower.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related considerations. The annual target total cash compensation for this position is $155,000–$165,000, which includes base salary and target commission. Actual compensation may vary based on sales target achievements. This role is also eligible for equity as part of the total compensation package. (Applicable to California)

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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