Internal Audit SOX Manager

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Watts Water Technologies is seeking an experienced professional to join our Internal Audit Department as the Internal Audit SOX Manager. Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, you will lead the execution of our global internal controls program and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. We ask that you have experience in a large, multi-national, public manufacturing company that involves regular interaction with leadership, finance teams, and other corporate functions.

You Will:

• Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of SOX compliance efforts, providing updates to management and the Audit Committee.

• Prepare work papers and communicate audit findings to stakeholders.

• Mentor and guide Internal Audit Staff, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve audit objectives.

• Work with co-sourced audit partners to ensure audits are completed on time and follow established methodologies.

• Partner with management to maintain up-to-date SOX documentation, including control matrices and process flowcharts.

• Collaborate with process owners during SOX testing to ensure timely responses and resolutions.

• Assess and communicate deficiencies, ensuring prompt remediation actions are taken.

• Identify opportunities to enhance AuditBoard usage and improve efficiency across the organization.

You Have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.

• 7+ years of Audit/SOX experience, with knowledge of:

  • COSO framework

  • Sarbanes-Oxley regulations

  • PCAOB standards/guidance related to internal controls

• Experience with SOX process improvements.

• Proficiency using AuditBoard is a plus.

• Multilingual skills are advantageous.

• Up to 15% travel required.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.