SOX and Internal Controls Accountant at TH Foods, Inc. – Loves Park, Illinois

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for owning and operating the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting program for TH Foods. The role ensures ongoing compliance, supports internal & external audits, and continuously improves and scales the control environment as the business grows.

Essential Duties and Requirements include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Own day-to-day execution of the subsidiary’s SOX 404(b) compliance program (J-Sox)
• Serve as primary point of contact for all auditors related to SOX
• Maintain and update process documentation, Risk Control Matrix (RCM), process narratives, and flowcharts
• Plan and execute process walkthroughs, design effectiveness, and operating effectiveness testing
• Coordinate Prepared by Client (PBC) requests from auditors and manage evidence collection
• Identify, assess, and remediate control deficiencies
• Design and implement controls for new or changing processes and systems
• Partners with Accounting, Operations, Information Technology (IT), and Corporate SOX to embed controls into business processes
• Drive control optimization and rationalization initiatives
• Support Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) and IT-dependent control testing in coordination with IT
• Assist with risk assessments, scoping, and annual planning
• Strong understanding of COSO framework
• Solid project management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority
• Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any direct reports.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in SOX, internal audit, or internal controls
• Experience in a public company environment required
• Prior ownership of significant portions of a SOX program preferred
• Experience working directly with external auditors
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Required
• CPA or CIA preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read, verify and confirm all financial data in English.

Mathematical Skills

Excellent Mathematical Skills required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to understand and compile complex financial information and analyze it for reasonableness. Ability use analysis and information to format and create reports for management to use when making decisions.

Physical Ability

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Expected Base Compensation for this role is $110,000.00 annually.