Mgr Audit Coordination

Manager of Audit Coordination and Manager SOX Compliance will work with the Director Audit Coordination in facilitating internal and external audits. These positions will also be responsible for the Finance department's compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Responsibilities include risk assessment and process flow maintenance and creation, quarterly, interim and annual testing, document preparation, remediation, audit inquiry management, departmental education and training and all other SOX related tasks. These positions will also participate in the planning of accounting software upgrades to ensure continued SOX compliance. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Coordination of all internal and external audits. This includes: time scheduling, facility scheduling, notification to affected AMERIGROUP departments, etc. 2. Coordination of the Company's review of any audit reports or letters to management. This includes the distribution to affected business owners, compilation of feedback, communication of feedback and proposal of changes. Also includes providing assistance to the Financial Controls department for any formal written responses. 3. Regular maintenance and organization of all audit and SOX workpapers and other documents for availability to auditors, both internal and external. This includes the organization and maintenance of various workpapers such as risk assessments,process flows, walk-throughs, test plans, testing workpapers, issue papers and action plans. 4. Participate in periodic evaluation of the Finance areas for SOX compliance. This includes planning,review of risk assessments and process flows, testing, documentation of issues and issue resolution. 5. Research of audit and SOX issues and proposed action plans. This includes researching all audit and SOX issues identified during testing or raised by auditors in order to determine propriety and determine Company's position. 6. Preparation for audit fieldwork. This includes document gathering and quality review, coordination with all Finance related departments, contact with auditors, etc. 7. Relationship management with auditors. This includes serving as the primary contact point for audit and SOX related auditor inquiries. Audit Manager must have excellent working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and SOX rules, regulations and principles as well as auditing concepts in order to be able to understand purpose of the auditors' testwork, provide appropriate information and suggest alternative procedures when necessary. 8. Provide guidance and direction of accounting software upgrades. This includes reviewing test plans and issue resolution. 9. Relationship management with business process owners and key control owners. This includes communication regarding identified issues, potential process improvements for key controls as well as any operational improvements identified during testing. Review of SOX documentation, primarily risk assessments and process flows to ensure process changes are appropriately and timely documented as well as identifying any additional risks or controls required due to the process changes. 10. Regular communication with Risk Management team. This includes providing status updates on Finance processes and coordinating testing of IT controls. 11. Identify and implement improvements in internal controls and other SOX related processes. This includes both action plans resulting from SOX identified issues as well as recommendations for improvements and efficiencies that may not be SOX deficiencies, but will improve overall internal controls. 12. Special projects as assigned, including but not limited to: technical GAAP and SAP accounting research and support of Audit Director. JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Manager of Audit Coordination must be able to work independently while maintaining proper communication with Finance management and demonstrate initiative and a dedication to excellence. Interaction with the highest levels of management is required as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. The Manager must have an expertise in internal controls, control environments and control testing. Other requirements include: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education Required: BS/BA Accounting Years and Type of Experience Required: * Minimum 5 years public accounting experience (will consider mix of public/private accounting experience) * Extensive experience documenting and testing internal controls * Excellent comprehension and application of GAAP, Audit Standards and Internal Control environments * Familiar with COSO and/or Sarbanes Oxley * High level of personal integrity and energy * Understanding of SEC acceptable accounting practices and reporting requirements Preferred: SOX training and experience preferred Specific Technical Skills Required: Proficient at EXCEL Other Required: * Hands-on and multi-tasking individual * Experience with PeopleSoft financial modules * Well-organized and independent * Ability to interface and communicate effectively with executive management and other functions within the organization * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Ability to identify and solve problems with sound judgment * Detail oriented and personally accountable Physical Requirements: * Must be able to operate a computer. * Must be able to operate a telephone. * Must be able to attend meetings. In accordance with state and federal laws, employment offers are tendered solely on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap (including disabled veterans) or Vietnam Era veteran status. AMERIGROUP administers pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and a satisfactory criminal history background report. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE