Sr. Associate, Global Internal Controls 

Job Number:

2400256 United States-Connecticut-Norwalk United States-Georgia-Atlanta 

Job Summary:

The Senior Associate, Global SOX Compliance is primarily responsible for conducting SOX Testing in accordance with the annual SOX Compliance Testing Plan to ensure adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting and to evaluate operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk assessments of assigned key sub-process areas.
• Develop and/or update risk-based SOX testing programs.
• Determine scope of review in conjunction with SOX Team management.
• Assess suitability of internal control design via review of process documentation and performing walkthroughs.
• Conduct audit testing to validate internal control effectiveness.
• Support/supervise SOX Analysts while on location.
• Determine compliance with policies and procedures.
• Utilize technology and tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with SOX Team members and enhance the delivery of services.
• Discuss fact-based SOX testing findings with Business Unit Finance Personnel.
• Assist controls owners with the remediation of control failures.
• Identifies improper accounting, researches issues, and makes recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly.
• Draft SOX testing reports that summarize testing objectives, procedures performed, test findings, mutually agreed remediation plans and conclusions reached.
• Seek, develop and present ideas that enable business units to implement best practices.
• Develop and continually strengthen working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Reinforce management ownership of controls through continuous stakeholder engagement.

Key Interfaces:

• Global Internal Audit Team
• Business Segment Finance Personnel
• Corporate Accounting and Financial Shared
• IT Team

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• 3-6 years financial experience, through public accounting/auditing (Big 4 a plus) and/or industry experience.
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Systems knowledge and familiarity. Experience with SAP and/or Hyperion is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively and foster collaboration across global teams, both on-site and remotely.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.