Risk, Compliance and Control Manager

Atlanta, GA, United States

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

Lead the internal controls (Business Process and ITGC) testing including documentation, walk throughs, testing protocols, testing workpapers, process improvement, remediation, quarterly certifications, and managements conclusions of testing. Work with control owners to update and maintain process documents, control updates, and remediation. Lead the external consultants team testing each quarter. Coordinate testing, requests, and walkthroughs with the external auditors. Prepare managements opinion on the health of internal controls and reports to Senior Leadership each quarter.

Responsibilities

For success in this role: Individual must have worked in a SOX/internal controls compliance for a publicly traded company. Individual must be:

1. Detailed oriented, organized, and have ability to document, support and explain results.

2. Must have excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.

3. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and assignments.

4. Shows initiative, self-motivate, professional demeanor with a desire to learn, teach others, and communicate potential enhancements.

5. A critical thinker to problem solves, quickly understand and then accurately and effectively resolve the problem;

6. Ability to manage multiple tasks while always progressing timely deliverables.

7. Work cross functionally with finance, operations, human capital, IT, contracts, and accounting to evaluate, document, and report internal controls and its effectiveness.

8. Must maintain, update, and review internal controls documentation include process walkthroughs, control matrix, process workflows, testing support, testing protocols, and other support that improve the overall integration of audits.

9. Must be comfortable stating opinions, facts, while discussing any necessary changes and documentation needs to meet SOX requirements.

This role will report to the Accounting Director and the broader corporate team.

Remote Work Capable -Fully Remote

Essential Functions

Serve as Management’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) for risk and compliance for internal controls.

Communicate, document and recommend solutions.

Adhere to all policy and standards, as well as regulatory requirements, regarding reporting and escalations.

Exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Explain and interpret complex, difficult, or sensitive information.

Work independently and/or collaborative depending on assignments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business or related field -Required

Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business or related field - Preferred

Work Experience

7 years minimumIn Audit, SOX, Internal Audit or Compliance-Required

3-5 years minimum internal audit/SOX/GRC platform (or similar software)-Required

CPA, CISA and/or CIA

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and/or Certified Internal Auditor certification preferred

1-3 years minimum Workiva Sox & Controls Management Solution-Preferred

3-5 yearsBig-4 public accounting experience-Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KSAs

Proficiency

In-depth knowledge of accounting concepts and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.

In-depth knowledge of internal control audits, ITGC audits, and/or integrated audits within or of a public company

Ability to research, analyze and evaluate complex problems and recommend solutions.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of procedures to ensure compliance and internal controls are maintained.

Demonstrated proficiency and advanced skills in computer applications (particularly in Excel), such as Microsoft Office software products.

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of critical integration touch-points between financial systems and up-/down-stream systems.

Demonstrates initiative to identify and drive improvements.

Demonstrates knowledge of controls and compliance

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently, under pressure, and with limited supervision.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Demonstrated a consistent history of delivering on commitments.

Ability to grasp the big picture for a solution by considering all potential options and impacted areas.

Able to balance multiple projects and effectively manage their time to meet deadlines and commitments for our organization.

Strong attention to detail and a passion for digging into issues.

Strong analytical and technical skills, as well as careful attention to detail and commitment to a high quality of work.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work across functions.

Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral are required to effectively communicate audit observations.

Basic Compensati on: $110,000 - $130,000 yearly salary

The salary offered within this range will be based on the selected candidates’ skills, experience, education, market data, and internal parity. DLH may offerother rewards that may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. An applicant’s salary history will not be used to determine compensation.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including - Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services and more. We want our employees to save for their future, therefore we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-Learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

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