Compliance Specialist Job in Sacramento, California US
Compliance Specialist
Airgas, Inc., the largest U.S. Distributor of Industrial, medical, and specialty gases, is currently seeking the following position in Sacramento, CA;
COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST-JOB DESCRIPTION:
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting in planning, performing, reporting and following up on specific audit/performance improvement assignments under the general guidance of the VP of Finance, President, and Area Vice Presidents. The responsibilities of the Business Controls Advisor must be carried out in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, and with the Airgas Internal Audit policies. The Business Controls Advisor will provide results to management that will help Airgas meets its strategic objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Assist in planning activities and risk assessment to determine audit objectives, scope, and approach.
* Assist/prepare audit planning memorandum and prepare/tailor audit programs. The work plan will include measurement of management's effectiveness in meeting business objectives and supporting Airgas strategic objectives.
* Perform fieldwork in accordance with the approved audit program. This will generally include documentation of the systems, identification and testing of internal controls, analytical reviews, and substantive testing. Auditable units include those of our regional operations, corporate functions as well as special projects as assigned.
* Leverage the Sarbanes-Oxley requirements across the organization. Provide ongoing education to various business units on Sarbanes-Oxley requirements to ensure all key control testing requirements are well documented, understood, and executed.
* Provide advice and counsel to regional and other personnel about audit progress, exposures, and developments to help ensure that the results are fair and accurately represent the control posture.
* Conduct closing meetings.
* Write audit reports defining issues, opportunities, and suggestions.
* Evaluate report responses and suggest follow up action. Follow up to assure closure of defined issues, exposures, and suggestions.
* Review findings and recommendations from corporate internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley testing and reviews, internal investigations, and any other control reviews to help identify root causes and action-oriented plans to correct all defects.
* Assist in other duties as required, such as developing and/or updating audit programs, developing the annual plan, management of requested projects, and other duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Undergraduate degree in accounting.
* Minimum five (5) years of experience as an auditor (internal audit and/or public accounting.)
* Prefer experience in process improvement and consultative assignments.
* Proficiency in Microsoft office suite products and SAP required.
* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Certification (CPA, CIA, CMA) is encouraged and preferred.
* Ability to travel up to 50%.
* If internal, must not have written disciplinary issues within last 90 days
* If internal, must be in present position for at least 12 months to be eligible to apply.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Able to talk, hear, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch.
* Periodic lifting, pushing, pulling and/or movement of files, file drawers, and/or file boxes containing 40 pounds may be required.
* Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the work environment is usually an office setting. Visits to Branch locations, due to space limitations, may subject the auditor to work within a warehouse type environment for time of the audit.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
