Senior Manager, Internal Control (SOX) & Special Projects

Position Summary:

This is not your typical internal control and SOX compliance position. The Senior Manager, Internal Control (SOX) and Special Projects is part of the Global Internal Controls team and provides an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across the Company. The role is designed for a professional who enjoys owning complex problems, exercising judgment, and partnering with leadership. This role supports the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) program and contributes to special projects that strengthen financial reporting, controls, and process efficiency. This role is based in Charlotte, NC, with an expectation to be in the office three days per week and periodic travel (approximately 15%).

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will enhance the design and overall effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. You will lead a small team within Global Internal Controls, partnering with process owners, IT, Corporate Audit, and external auditors to support remediation of identified deficiencies and drive continuous improvement across the ICFR program. You will also provide guidance and training to control owners on control-related policies and procedures and contribute to cross-functional finance initiatives and special projects. The nature of these projects will be broad, including but not limited to accounting research, financial analysis, SEC reporting and sustainability.   Your expertise in internal controls, as well as strong accounting, financial and business acumen, will contribute to the continuous improvement of our control environment and the overall success of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate key components of the SOX compliance program for business processes and IT, including support for control design updates, remediation tracking, optimization initiatives, policy updates, and training.
• Monitor changes in the business environment and coordinate with process owners to evaluate potential impacts to the SOX/ICFR control framework.
• Support initiatives related to scoping, control rationalization, and control optimization to streamline processes while maintaining compliance.
• Deliver SOX training and guidance to control owners and key stakeholders, and develop job aids and communications that reinforce control expectations.
• Prepare periodic SOX/ICFR status reporting and materials for leadership review.
• Partner with Corporate Audit to support determination of the annual SOX scope and execution of the testing program
• Support evaluation and remediation of control deficiencies, including maintenance of deficiency logs, follow-up with owners on remediation plans, and preparation of quarterly deficiency assessment support.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions with Corporate Audit, IT, and business stakeholders to align on requirements, resolve open items, and drive timely completion of SOX deliverables.
• Coordinate with Deloitte, the independent audit firm for Dentsply Sirona, to support their ICFR assessment activities, including managing requests, tracking deliverables, and helping address questions to support timely SEC filings.
• Analyze new systems being implemented for SOX compliance and assist in the design of new controls and initial testing of the systems.
• Execute on additional special projects in support of the finance organization, including new system implementations and technical accounting research.
• Lead and develop a small team of managers and analysts, virtually and in-person.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• One or more relevant professional certifications, such as CPA, CIA, CISA or international equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including experience with a global, publicly-listed company subject to compliance with section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Integrated audit experience at a Big 4 or similar accounting firm.
• Experience refining, optimizing, and automating the existing control environment while maintaining compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, deficiency mitigation, and control testing.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and rapid-growth environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external auditors and build trust quickly.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to drive compliance initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently navigate deficiency mitigation efforts, ensuring timely and effective remediation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Effective communication and people leadership skills.
• Experience in working with AuditBoard.
• Strong financial and operational acumen.
• Strong moral compass, committed to operating with an unwavering commitment to ethics and compliance.
• Ability to be in person in the Charlotte office three days a week and work collaboratively with individuals around the globe.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, approximately 15%.