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Internal Control Specialist III - US Job
Date: May 10, 2012
Location: San Antonio, TX, 78218, US
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Internal Control Specialist III - US - 14469
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Job TitleInternal Control Specialist III - US
Category Accounting/Finance
Requisition # 14469
Location US-TX-San Antonio-CSTL San Antonio, TX 78218, US
Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Type Full-time
Shift/Hours
Travel Required 0
Job Description
The Internal Controls Specialist is responsible for partnering with management for the development and maintenance of Rackspace’s documentation, evaluation and testing of internal controls. Assist with reports to senior management on the status of Rackspace’s system of internal control for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. The Internal Controls Specialist may direct and review the work performed by other Internal Controls personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting business in identification and documentation of key internal controls.
- Performing internal control walkthroughs to assess control effectiveness.
- Performing and/or coordinating internal controls testing.
- Assisting business in remediation of internal control gaps noted during documentation, walkthrough and testing processes.
- Assisting Internal Controls management with periodic reporting to senior management and the Audit Committee.
- Participating in scoping exercise to identify key financial statement elements and business processes in scope for SOX compliance.
- Championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
- Representing Internal Controls on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
- Developing and maintaining productive working relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
Travel Required:
- 10-20% travel may be required to assist/participate on compliance activities at other locations.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Proven experience identifying and assessing internal controls in compliance with SOX 404.
- Track record in performing complex controls projects.
- Ability to influence and negotiate.
Skills:
- Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions.
- Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
- Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices, a plus.
- Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
Experienced Required:
- 3-5 years of SOX audit experience from either private industry and/or public accounting with knowledge of internal controls, accounting, and finance areas.
- Experience with and strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and COSO standards.
Education/Certifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CIA or CPA designation, a plus.
Rackspace, a world leader in hosting delivers enterprise-level managed hosting, cloud hosting, and e-mail hosting services to businesses of all types and sizes globally. Today we serve thousands of customers from data centers around the world. Rackspace integrates the industry's best technologies and practices for each customer's specific needs delivering it as a service via the company's commitment to Fanatical Support®. We serve as an extension of our customers' IT departments enabling them to focus on their core business. Rackspace was founded in 1998 and since then has had significant growth year after year. There are now over 3,000 Rackers employed worldwide dedicated to providing customers our premier hosting services.
Rackspace Hosting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.
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Internal Control Specialist III - US - 14469
This details all the information about the job posting. To submit your résumé/CV, click on the 'Submit your Résumé/CV to this Job' button.
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Job TitleInternal Control Specialist III - US
Category Accounting/Finance
Requisition # 14469
Location US-TX-San Antonio-CSTL San Antonio, TX 78218, US
Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Type Full-time
Shift/Hours
Travel Required 0
Job Description
The Internal Controls Specialist is responsible for partnering with management for the development and maintenance of Rackspace’s documentation, evaluation and testing of internal controls. Assist with reports to senior management on the status of Rackspace’s system of internal control for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. The Internal Controls Specialist may direct and review the work performed by other Internal Controls personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting business in identification and documentation of key internal controls.
- Performing internal control walkthroughs to assess control effectiveness.
- Performing and/or coordinating internal controls testing.
- Assisting business in remediation of internal control gaps noted during documentation, walkthrough and testing processes.
- Assisting Internal Controls management with periodic reporting to senior management and the Audit Committee.
- Participating in scoping exercise to identify key financial statement elements and business processes in scope for SOX compliance.
- Championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
- Representing Internal Controls on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
- Developing and maintaining productive working relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
Travel Required:
- 10-20% travel may be required to assist/participate on compliance activities at other locations.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Proven experience identifying and assessing internal controls in compliance with SOX 404.
- Track record in performing complex controls projects.
- Ability to influence and negotiate.
Skills:
- Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions.
- Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
- Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices, a plus.
- Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
Experienced Required:
- 3-5 years of SOX audit experience from either private industry and/or public accounting with knowledge of internal controls, accounting, and finance areas.
- Experience with and strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and COSO standards.
Education/Certifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CIA or CPA designation, a plus.
Rackspace, a world leader in hosting delivers enterprise-level managed hosting, cloud hosting, and e-mail hosting services to businesses of all types and sizes globally. Today we serve thousands of customers from data centers around the world. Rackspace integrates the industry's best technologies and practices for each customer's specific needs delivering it as a service via the company's commitment to Fanatical Support®. We serve as an extension of our customers' IT departments enabling them to focus on their core business. Rackspace was founded in 1998 and since then has had significant growth year after year. There are now over 3,000 Rackers employed worldwide dedicated to providing customers our premier hosting services.
Rackspace Hosting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.
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