Global SOX Sr. Specialist

Job Description:

Imagine your future at 3M

At 3M, inspiration happens daily. Here, science is how the magic happens. Except it is not magic, it is the right science, applied in the right way by the people of 3M. Here, your ideas help shape everyday lives around the globe. Here, you matter. You inspire. Challenge. Create. Thrive. Here, you go. Apply now and discover inspired opportunities! 

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies, and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You Will Make in this Role
As a Global SOX Sr. Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Participating and executing a risk-focused Global SOX Program based on the company’s risk assessment

• Executing E2E business process walkthroughs to get a full understanding of the process, document strong narratives and appropriate flowcharts

• Assessing the control design aiming an appropriate risk coverage of processes

• Performing an ongoing evaluation of the company’s control framework looking for accurate and up-to-date test attributes

• Evaluating the effectiveness of the SOX controls in accordance with the defined annual global SOX calendar

• Identifying process and control design and operational deficiencies, and effectively communicating them to SOX Leadership and business stakeholders

• Assisting with remediation plan agreements between business stakeholders and SOX leadership

• Supporting remediation plan reviews to validate that open deficiencies were properly addressed by addressing the agreed action plan

• Ensuring timely completion of work according to the established annual SOX calendar

• Flexibility to support other SOX teams on required deliverables

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Finance, Accounting or a related field

• 2+ years of SOX compliance experience in a multinational environment or in a Public Accounting Firm

• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP, COSO Framework, PCAOB Auditing Standards, risk and controls standards

• Being curious for constantly asking questions to get the best insights to provide the best solutions

• Experience managing work with tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in delivering effective presentations

• Detail-oriented with analytical and critical thinking

• Problem-solving skills

• Risk-oriented mindset

• Microsoft proficiency

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• CPA, CA, CMA, CIA and/or CISA

• Big 4 integrated audit experience

• Working knowledge of SAP, RSA Archer Platform, Workiva, Kyriba and other ERP systems

• Ability to engage at all levels of the organization

• A flexible team player who enthusiastically pursues solutions to challenging situations

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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