Compliance Manager (SOX/LICS) - San Leandro, CA

The Compliance Manager (SOX/LICS) oversees the compliance and control functions for the Ghirardelli organization. The role is responsible for the establishment of an effective control infrastructure and works closely with internal and external business partners on implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of manual and IT-based controls to achieve compliance with requirements of our Swiss parent company Lindt & Sprungli. The role is also leading our compliance audit initiatives as they relate to financial reporting and IT systems, and is responsible for reporting results, designing remediation activities, and maintaining current control documentation.

• Analyze, implement, and update/improve the current internal control infrastructure to reflect changes from our recent SAP implementation
• Manage, together with our IT project team, the implementation of a Government, Risk, and Compliance Tool to provide for reliable and proactive controls over segregation of duties within our ERP system
• Oversee financial and IT compliance and governance functions to include testing, documenting, evaluating, remediating and improving controls and processes
• Develop collaborative working relationships internal management, external auditors, and other stakeholders to assure the compliance requirements are met
• Interpret control and compliance requirements and communicate them effectively within the organization
• Create and update control documentation and ensure that business processes, policies and procedures are effective and sustainable for the future
• Collaborate with other group companies about their experiences and solutions related to internal controls and contribute to group wide system improvements
• Partner with Accounting and Finance stakeholders to assess the compliance and control implications of finance transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with audit and regulatory standards

• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field with a solid understanding of accounting and financial concepts
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and controls/compliance infrastructure, public accounting/internal audit experience is a plus
• Ability to assess, design, and implement internal controls in a complex business/manufacturing environment
• Ability to form working relationships with contributors at all levels
• Proficient experience with an ERP and reporting system, SAP experience is a plus
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

Some examples of working conditions:

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work seated or standing for at least 8 hours
• Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail
• Works in a normal office environment
• Required to travel up to 10% of the time

Salary: $117,770 to $153,080 / year