Director of SOX and Internal Controls

Director of SOX and Internal Controls

Director of SOX and Internal Controls

Voyager Technologies, Inc.

2 hours ago

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About

  • Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.
  • Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
  • The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.
  • You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.
  • If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Job Summary

  • Voyager is seeking a hands-on, experienced, proactive, and driven Director of SOX and Internal Controls to lead strategic initiatives for SOX compliance, manage internal controls, and partner with various teams to enhance risk and control measures. This role involves mentoring a team and liaising with external auditors while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the company’s SOX 404 implementation program (under COSO framework), including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, and remediation.
  • Develop and maintain an inventory of key controls in a Risk and Control Matrix (RCM), which includes the mapping of controls to the relevant financial statement line items, control type, and frequency of the control.
  • Partner with IT, Engineering, and finance teams to develop and monitor automated controls and system dependencies that are well-designed and documented. Serve as a trusted advisor on IT general controls for these groups.
  • Partner cross-functionally to develop and strengthen appropriate entity-level controls, business process controls, incident reporting frameworks, and reporting structures expected of a public company.
  • Evaluate and strengthen controls over system access, change management, and data integrity for all in-scope systems.
  • Drive annual and quarterly SOX risk assessments, and the controls certification process.
  • Prepare reports and updates for the Audit Committee, external auditors, and executive leadership.
  • Serve as the trusted advisor to business leaders on internal controls, risk management, and compliance trade-offs.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of SOX/compliance professionals.
  • Liaise with external auditors to coordinate SOX scoping, testing, and remediation of findings. Manage the quarterly reviews and annual audit cadence.
  • Engage auditors as appropriate with financial reporting and technical accounting matters

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA required, Master's degree a plus.
  • 8+ years of general accounting experience, ideally with Big Four or public accounting experience.
  • Recent experience with accounting management in a public company environment; related industry knowledge a plus.
  • Thorough knowledge of current U.S. GAAP required, SEC reporting background a strong plus.
  • Experience with ERP Systems, such as NetSuite highly desired.
  • Experience in Workiva preferred.
  • Advanced Excel and MS Office skills required.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to apply critical decision making with shifting priorities.
  • Solid project management skills with a focus on delivering results.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proactive leader and change agent with an ability to build a culture of growth and acceptance.
  • Please click “Apply” to submit your application.
  • Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
  • Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
  • Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
  • The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
  • Colorado pay range
  • $170,000—$190,000 USD