Sr. Director of Internal Controls & SOX

Arcadia is a technology company revolutionizing the energy industry. We make choosing clean energy easy for everyone, no matter where you live or who your utility provider is. Founded in 2015, Arcadia set out with one purpose that continues to drive us today: a 100% clean energy future.

Tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges – climate change – requires out-of-the-box thinking and diverse perspectives, so we’re building a team of individuals from all different backgrounds, industries, and educational experiences. If you share our passion for building a future powered by 100% renewable energy, we look forward to receiving your application and learning what you would uniquely bring to our organization!

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a Sr. Director of Internal Controls & SOX to join our growing, fast-paced accounting department. We are looking for someone who is independent, hands-on, and a self-directed individual that can lead all aspects of the Company’s risk assessment and controls activities (IA/SOX/ERM), including creating compliance-related documentation, audit planning and execution, risk management, technical infrastructure and operational reviews, and compliance.

Reporting directly to the VP & Controller, the Sr. Director of Internal Controls and SOX will be responsible for internal controls over Financial Reporting. This newly built role will support our public company readiness project through the design of controls and procedures to support a public company control environment, establishing standard methodology monitoring and testing to ensure the mitigation of risk to meet SOX compliance requirements during the next phase of the company's rapid growth.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a bit of an ambiguous and ever-changing company that is scaling, can handle competing priorities, and who will execute with precision to allow for the growth of current processes. Additionally, this candidate will also be as excited about internal controls as they are about creating a lasting system and process improvements. We are looking for someone who is calm under pressure and efficient, while still enjoying the uncertainty and ever-changing nature of a high-growth company. 

Ideally, this role is based in Washington, D.C. However, there is flexibility for a remote/hybrid working arrangement. This is a unique opportunity to quickly gain a wide breadth of experience in both the tech and energy sectors & make a real impact at a growing organization solving for a global concern. 

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What you'll do:

• Design, implement and maintain public company approach to a SOX program
• Evaluate the company’s internal control over financial reporting in the current state within CFO Organization and cross-functionally
• Lead all aspects of the remediation of control gaps identified
• Develop and own the company-wide repeatable process for SOX certifications such as 404 and 302.
• Ensure adequateness and appropriateness of internal control documentation for financial processes, IT applications, ITGC's, narratives, workflows, key controls, and key reports
• Continue to review and evaluate ICFR as new systems are developed and/or processes are changed
• Work with external auditors to coordinate audit controls testing and process walkthroughs to streamline impact on the business and align test results and yield efficiencies.
• Coordinate/lead training programs as it relates to internal controls/SOX compliance
• Coordinate with Process and Control Owners regarding SOX documentation, design key internal controls, evaluation, and necessary remediation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders - Process and Control Owners, External Auditors, IT Compliance, and other parties as applicable
• Prepare and present periodic update reports to senior management and other stakeholders communicating known controls issues & deficiencies and discuss strategies for enhancing the control environment.
• Assess the impact of known control deficiencies and analyze the magnitude of design and execution issues reported throughout the year
• Monitor implementation of recommendations made by both this individual and external auditors to ensure improvements in systems and controls
• Collaborate frequently with the Senior Management and provide updates on the progress of the overall SOX program including SOX program scope, project activities, training programs, deficiencies, and remediation activities, etc.
• Conduct special projects as assigned by the management.

What will help you succeed:

Must-haves:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or other finance-related degree
• Professional certification including CPA and/or CIA
• A minimum of 10+ years of related audit & accounting experience, preferably gained in both public accounting and private industry
• Previous experience supporting a company’s SOX program and designing and implementing a system of internal controls
• Strong knowledge of the internal control framework (specifically COSO 2013) and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency
• Experience in working with global markets and shared services
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders & teams across the organization
• Ability to work independently in a decentralized location and to consistently meet stringent deadlines
• Ability to identify problems, recommend effective solutions, and ensure that those solutions are implemented effectively and timely
• Demonstrates global/enterprise-wide thinking; processes information through a strategic lens and applies tenants of systems thinking/theory to issues/assignments
• Familiarity with financial systems as they relate to reviewing and improving internal controls
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills indicative of an ability to effectively make presentations to and influence senior management, and communicate with all levels of management in a decentralized environment

Benefits:

• Market-based compensation (salary + equity)
• Healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), and commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, professional development, volunteer, parental leave)
• Professional development opportunities
• All-company lunches
• Free clean energy
• A chance to decarbonize and disrupt the energy sector

Eliminating carbon footprints, eliminating carbon copies.   Here at Arcadia, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in creating a clean energy future. Arcadia is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. While we are currently unable to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States.