Team Lead, SOX Compliance

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Team Lead, SOX Compliance at VF looks a little like this.

As VF Corporation continues to develop and mature its overall Digital Technology (DT) Global SOX Compliance program, we are creating the position of Team Lead, SOX Compliance, which will report into the Senior Manager, SOX Compliance.  

This position will have specific DT SOX compliance responsibilities for VF’s Global SOX environment under the oversight of the Senior Manager, SOX Compliance who is responsible for the overall DT internal controls strategy for VF. This position will be responsible for partnering with the Senior Manager, SOX Compliance to maintain the DT internal controls strategy to ensure the right balance for an effective and compliant internal controls environment with resources and costs. This position will be responsible for providing guidance to the Global DT organization on IT General Controls, managing SOX projects and overseeing SOX control facilitation.  

The position will also participate in activities around DT internal and external audits. The position will be involved in determining impacts of mergers and acquisitions on the SOX landscape and be responsible for ensuring compliance risks are mitigated. The position will supervise multiple aspects of the DT Compliance department including the development of staff which may include coaching and supervising internal personnel as well as co-sourced staff providing services to DT Compliance in support of the SOX control framework. 

Let’s break down that day in the life a little bit more.

DT Control Design and Implementation  

• Partners with Global Internal Controls, Global SOX coordinators, DT Project Management Office (PMO) and other DT stakeholders, under the supervision of the DT SOX Compliance Leadership Team to understand initiatives and determine the impact to DT SOX controls 

• Participates in meetings with Global Internal Controls and external auditors to discuss the status of DT SOX impacted projects 

• Coach and supervise other team members on the completion of tasks associated to projects (IT Risk and Control Assessment, SOC Report Assessment, IT SOX Control Design, etc.)    

• Collaborates with DT Compliance and Technology teams to ensure controls are designed effectively and efficiently utilizing VF automation tools where possible   

• Completes review and sign off on the design of controls and collaborates with control owners for alignment 

• Collaborates with DT Control Owners to ensure proposed controls are designed effectively and implemented to start operating by agreed upon timeliness  

• Communicate open risks that need added to the risk register to DT Senior Leadership  

• Develop mitigation plans for any open risks at go-live  

• Participates in control walkthroughs with the testing team and external audit for all new or changed controls  

DT Control Facilitation, Monitoring and Reporting  

• Partners with the DT SOX Compliance Leadership Team to direct the DT internal controls strategy, to ensure the right balance for an effective and compliant internal controls environment, with resources and costs. 

• Develops training materials and leads training sessions for DT stakeholders on SOX related topics 

• Identifies improvement opportunities for SOX compliance processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining a high standard of controls 

• Champion the continued development of SOX Compliance awareness within the DT organization 

• Stay informed on emerging technology risks and SOX Compliance best practices  

• Participates in meetings with the testing team and external auditors for the duration of the audit to discuss IT audit progress 

• Collaborate with Global Internal Controls and SOX Coordinators on the annual Audit scope and planning 

• Oversee the annual DT SOX Control facilitation 

• Determine risk mitigation and remediation activities for deficiencies identified by Global Internal Controls and External Audit 

• Communicate SOX deficiencies and proposed remediation plans to DT Senior Leadership   

M&A Activities 

• Collaborates with Global Internal Controls and DT management under the supervision of the DT SOX Compliance Leadership Team to understand the impacts of Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities and associated impact to DT SOX controls  

• Develops plan with resources to ensure that DT compliance risks associated with M&A activities are appropriately mitigated 

• Collaborates with Global Internal controls and SOX Coordinators to discuss risks, mitigation activities and any items needing approval 

• Supervises other team members on the completion of tasks associated with M&A activities impacting DT SOX controls 

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements. 

Years of Related Professional Experience: 5-6 

Educational/ Position Requirements:   

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Technology, or a related discipline or relevant years of experience.  

• Proven knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 and 404 compliance 

• Proven understanding of IT General Controls, design of controls, control operations, SOX deficiency management and impacts to overall SOX audit 

• 5+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT SOX Compliance, or IT SOX Consulting including experience with establishing process or controls enablement. Big 4 experience preferred.  

• Knowledge of SOX control requirements for on-premise and cloud applications and platforms. Experience with Linux and Azure a plus.  

• CISA, CPA or CIA certifications a plus 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) 

• Strong project management and facilitation skills required to manage all activity relating to ongoing compliance and simultaneous projects of a complex nature 

• Ability to forge close partnerships with DT stakeholders, auditors, and other key business partners 

• Comfortable working with a global team located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe 

• Experience with managing co-sourced activities, including contract negotiation, is a plus 

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently 

• Quick learner with excellent interpersonal and time management skills and is a team player who is highly motivated and detail-oriented 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills 

• High level of energy and commitment, stress tolerance 

• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity 

• Strong problem-solving skills 

• Ability to prepare and articulate objective, defensible, fact-based information 

What do we offer you?

At VF, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

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Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

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Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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