Corporate Financial Reporting SOX and Policy Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

The Opportunity

Abbott is hiring a Corporate Financial Reporting SOX and Policy Manager to work out of our Abbott Park or Willis Tower locations.

This position serves as the primary SOX compliance resource for Corporate Financial Reporting and selected international affiliates, providing ongoing support and guidance for the completion of SOX program activities. The position is also responsible for maintaining the Corporate Finance Manual (CFM), coordinating policy updates, and providing policy interpretation and training to the broader finance organization. The role interacts regularly with financial management across Abbott’s Divisions and Corporate functions, as well as with Abbott’s internal and external auditors.

Success in this role requires timely execution of SOX program activities, consistent evaluation and remediation of control issues, and the maintenance of clear, current, and accessible financial policies for Abbott’s global finance organization.

What You’ll Work On

SOX Program Management:

This position manages the financial aspects of Abbott’s compliance program for Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 404 and 302 for Corporate Financial Reporting and selected international affiliates, including requirements to maintain, document, and test internal controls over financial reporting.

• Coordinate completion of Abbott’s Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and 302 requirements for Corporate Financial Reporting and selected international affiliates.
• Ensure the quality of SOX work completed by Corporate Financial Reporting and selected international affiliates and compliance with Abbott SOX program standards.
• Manage program schedules and monitor key deliverables to ensure SOX requirements are completed on time.
• Support SOX Program Management Office activities, including program planning, scoping, scheduling, communications, and the development and enhancement of program tools and processes.
• Support SOX scoping activities by preparing required analyses in accordance with established timelines.
• Review internal control documentation and testing results and evaluate related ratings and conclusions.
• Review and evaluate internal control deficiencies and provide guidance regarding appropriate remediation.
• Communicate remediation expectations and monitor remediation activities, as appropriate.
• Provide technical guidance to Corporate Financial Reporting and selected international affiliates on SOX Section 404 requirements.
• Support SOX planning, communications, and training activities.
• Complete ad hoc analyses and reviews of internal controls within Corporate Financial Reporting and selected international affiliates, as necessary.

Corporate Finance Policy Management:

This position maintains the Corporate Finance Manual, Abbott’s authoritative guidance for financial policy. The role leads the process for reviewing and updating financial policies and serves as a key resource for policy interpretation and guidance across the finance organization.

• Maintain the Corporate Finance Manual and related document-control processes in M-Files.
• Lead the periodic review and updating of Corporate Finance Manual policies and procedures.
• Identify policies and procedures requiring review or updates to maintain their relevance.
• Solicit and coordinate feedback from the finance organization and policy subject-matter experts.
• Research the implications of proposed policy changes and develop recommendations for management.
• Coordinate the review and approval of proposed Corporate Finance Manual updates.
• Respond to questions from Abbott finance employees and provide guidance on interpretation and application of the Corporate Finance Manual.
• Develop and support training and communications related to Corporate Finance Manual policies and requirements.

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 7–9 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, internal controls, or audit.
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing internal control documentation, testing results, and control deficiencies.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with senior financial management.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

•  CPA or other relevant professional certification.
• Auditing or SOX program experience.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or interpreting finance or accounting policies.
• Experience working with internal and external auditors.
• Experience with M-Files or another document-management system.

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