Director of SOX
Contentsquare is a global SaaS technology company that empowers brands to build better digital experiences for all. Not to brag but… we have been recognized by Gartner as one of the four most innovative e-commerce technologies in the world, and featured in Wired Magazine as one of Europe’s hottest startups.
Contentsquare has 8 main offices across the world (Paris, NYC, London, Tel Aviv, Munich, Tokyo, Singapore & San Francisco) with 750+ clients globally including many accounts from the global Fortune 100. We’ve been experiencing tremendous growth as our team has grown from ~300 to over 850+ employees globally, and raised a $500M Series E funding in May 2021, the biggest total VC funding ever for a French start-up! This announcement garnered more than 350 media placements globally.
We can tell you that this growth is not going to stop here as we are anticipating to hire 1,500+ positions globally within the next few years and are looking for talented people like you - unique, ambitious, and enthusiastic - to join us and help us continue to innovate and improve user experience. YOU keep us going and your creativity drives us to be a better company. Come join the #CSquad family!
About the role:
As a Director on the Core Business vertical of the Finance team, you will oversee mission critical financial processes and operations, while also building support for new products and services. We expect our Directors to become senior members of Contentsquare by working cohesively with team leads across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Create, oversee and drive all aspects of the SOX 404 implementation effort, which includes management of internal and external audit teams
- Evaluate and monitor the ongoing design and operating effectiveness of controls over financial reporting throughout the organization
- Identify and effectively communicate process improvements to drive the business or enhance audit approach, and share best practices
- Communicate with all levels of management and have the ability to adjust the level of detail commensurate with the audience
- Communicate to executives opportunities for process improvements
- Assess control deficiencies as they are identified and advise control owners to establish and execute on a remediation plan
- Identify opportunities to redesign and improve the operating effectiveness of controls through simplification and automation
- Clearly communicate issues, including preparing comprehensive written reports, and pursue effective and timely resolution to issues
- Conduct regular training for process owners regarding SOX compliance, how to update documentation, conduct walkthroughs, etc.
- Drive delivery of internal audit's work on time, within budget, and in accordance with audit methodology and agreed quality standards
- Work collaboratively with the Company's external auditors to execute a 'reliance based' testing strategy for ICFR
- Provide an independent opinion on the governance, risk, and control environment of the organization
- Periodically report to the Audit Committee and external auditors regarding status of internal controls, SOX 404 assessments and any identified deficiencies
- Develop and maintain the Company's entity-level risk assessment
- Design and streamline internal processes, leveraging technology where possible, to allow the Business Process Owners to execute in the most efficient and effective manner possible
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
- Experience in implementation management, including tooling and managing projects through the SOX life cycle within a global organization
- 3+ years of experience in a Big Four working with public companies
- Experience managing an IPO process is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to monitor processes and controls
- Proven abilities to meet deadlines
- Experience working cross functionally with auditors
#LI-Remote #BI-Remote
Why Should You Apply to Contentsquare?
Our mission is focused on empowering everyone to create better experiences for all in the digital world.
We invest in our employees through career development & opportunities, social events, philanthropic activities, and competitive benefits.
You get to collaborate with and learn from smart and creative people around the globe.
We are in this together #TeamSpirit.
To keep our employees happy and motivated, we are always assessing the benefits/perks we offer to ensure we are competitive. Here are some we’d like to highlight:
- Healthcare Insurance and Leave
--> Prescription Drug
--> Dental
--> Vision
--> Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
--> Leave programs for all of life’s moments: paid birthing and non-birthing leave, as well medical leave to care for yourself or a loved one
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a match
- Unlimited paid time-off policy
- Eligibility to participate in Contentsquare's equity plan for full time employees.
- Reimbursement Programs & Stipends
- Virtual onboarding, Hackathon, and our annual kickoff trip on a global basis! You have the opportunity to interact with our global colleagues.
- Fun office culture with a big opportunity to make an impact on our growing global team, culture, including a Culture Crew for every country to organize regular outings such as game nights, movie nights, and happy hours
#Uniqueness is embedded in our DNA as one of our core values, and we welcome everyone to apply to our positions.
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