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Company Description
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, BlueLinx Corporation is a leading distributor of building products in North America. Employing approximately 1,800 people, BlueLinx offers greater than 10,000 products from over 750 suppliers to service approximately 11,500 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing producers and home improvement retailers. The company operates its distribution business from sales centers in Atlanta and Denver, and its current network of 49 distribution centers. Additional information about BlueLinx can be found on its website at www.BlueLinxCo.com.
Job Description
Position Purpose Summary:
Audits the accounting and financial data of various departments within the organization to ensure accuracy and compliance with government guidelines and laws. Assists in developing internal audit scope, performing internal audit procedures, reviewing internal audit work performed by others, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed (SOX 404 and Branch Audit program). Assist with championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
Responsibilities:
• Understands the company's vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly.
• Assist Director with the development of the internal audit plan using a risk-based approach in conjunction with senior management, line of business management and external auditors. The Enterprise Risk Management effort will include a SOX 404 focus as well as an overall entity level risk assessment.
• Perform project management duties in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing and reporting of the work of internal auditors and provide expertise in auditing standards and performance criteria, audit requirements.
• Rationalize and overhaul current SOX 404 project to include approach and testing methodology, process documentation format, and coordination with external auditor and co-sourcing firm.
• Facilitate quarterly SOX 404 process owner certifications.
• Prepare audit programs, perform or review testing, and facilitate remediation of control findings. The focus of this responsibility will include financial, operational, compliance, IT, and other types of audits necessary to support the annual audit plan.
• Assist with the development of regular reports to the Audit Committee on the company's system of internal controls, significant audit recommendations, and investigations into fraudulent activity.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of operational, financial, and compliance processes.
• Oversee the SOX process documentation change management function, to help facilitate the effective and efficient planning and implementation of changes to financial and operational processes and controls.
• Select data samples for testing and performs audit steps identified. Analyze results and document deficiencies. Prepare draft reports for discussion with department / facility being audited. Recommend corrective action steps.
• Manage, mentor and support the efforts of the Internal Audit team (including any outsourced internal auditors) and assist Director to establish short and long term departmental goals. Ensure necessary training occurs for Internal Audit organization.
• Act as a key liaison with the external auditors and co-sourcing firm on a day-to-day basis.
• Participate in quarterly earnings disclosure process, as directed.
• 25% travel required
Qualifications
• CIA and/or CPA required or in progress
• 5-7 years related experience preferred; 3-5 years w/ MS/MA/MBA
• BA / BS Finance or related degree preferred. MBA or Masters a plus
Must possess an understanding of the design and operation of effective internal controls over financial reporting, compliance, operations and GAAP. Highly organized and detail oriented. Excellent time management, analytical, communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, prioritize and work independently. Ability to work effectively with various disciplines within and outside the organization. Experience with SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance a plus. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant systems technology.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.