Unpack your Potential at Boxed!

Were a NYSE public entity that places technology & innovation at the heart of all that we do. Our technology platform & automated, state-of-the-art fulfillment centers make headlines, & our systems utilize machine learning, predictive analytics & other technologies to ensure a delightful B2C & B2B online shopping experience.  While technology is at the core of what we do, providing a personalized, thoughtful, & seamless shopping experience is at the core of who we are. We value each & every customer & every single order receives a hand-written thank you note.

Boxed is made up of a vibrant & fun group of engineers, designers, marketers, salespeople & operations specialists -- just to name a few! We work with passion for driving superior value & experience to our customers. Our customers choose to buy from Boxed because we save them time & money, which in turn makes their lives easier. Thats where you come in!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SOX Compliance Manager to oversee & maintain the companys compliance & control framework. Reporting to the Controller, the ideal candidate for this position must be a self-starter with the ability to take initiative & exhibits passion for building a strong control environment. This role will also assist with developing Boxeds internal control procedures & accounting policies.

*This is a hybrid-working model role with minimum of 2-days per week at the Manhattan head-office.* 

You will:

• Build & enhance the companys Internal Controls & SOX Program (for both business & information technology processes), & ensure compliance with accounting policies & SOX regulations
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to define risks to the business, & how each risk is, or should be, mitigated
• Work with functional departments to understand current processes, plus document & maintain process documentation (narratives, flowcharts, etc.)
• Evaluate the design of internal control activities (including performing gap assessments to determine new controls needed)
• Periodically review & update the companys risk & control matrix & internal control documentation to maintain & update key controls, plus ensure a high level of quality of documentation
• Develop & maintain a control testing plan to assess the operating effectiveness of key controls, identify deficiencies, perform deficiency assessment, & provide recommendations for areas of improvement
• Perform follow-up on the status of outstanding deficiencies & assist process owners in the design & implementation of process improvements & remediation action items
• Work with all relevant system & IT/Technology owners to review the design, implementation, & evaluation of IT general controls & automated system controls / configurations
• Prepare periodic status updates for Senior Management & the Audit Committee
• Act as the point of contact for external audit to support testing, walkthroughs, process reviews, & PBC requests as it relates to internal controls
• Serve as a technical resource on all internal control & process improvement matters, including development, refinement, & documentation of internal controls & processes for all departments & new strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with process, control, & system owners to develop & provide training programs on SOX, internal controls, & build knowledge on & ownership of financial reporting risk management.

Your foundations:

• 5-7+ years of relevant SOX compliance experience with demonstrable career progression & COSO framework - Manager-level preferred
• Demonstrated experience with internal controls, COSO framework, development of test & remediation plans (particularly 404b), communication with senior leadership, & compliance reporting
• ITGC experience preferred - particularly with homegrown systems, change management controls, & complex IT environment
• Business process experience with software revenue, order to cash, & inventory preferred
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate at all levels
• Thorough approach with high level of accuracy & strong attention to detail
• Proactive attitude & excellent project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize & multitask
• CPA preferred
• Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint.

Benefits & Perks:

• Working with smart, positive people
• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Unlimited vacation
• Full healthcare benefits.