Manager, SOX Compliance

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We’re looking for a Manager, SOX Compliance to join our Finance team. You will support the best practices of our finance division to drive SOX Compliance at Lightspeed.

As part of the finance team, you will help the SOX Compliance team by overseeing the SOX Compliance program, leading a team performing control testing, risk assessments and scoping, as well as other ad-hoc SOX compliance projects.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Reporting to the Senior Manager, SOX Compliance, you will develop, lead and oversee the execution of the SOX program, annual scoping exercise, and other recurring SOX-related activities such as flowcharting and ad-hoc risk assessments;
• Supervise and mentor a team 4 of SOX Compliance specialists in the performance of SOX control testing, ensuring the annual testing plan is executed on schedule while fostering a high-performance team culture and promoting professional growth; 
• Provide real-time guidance to stakeholders regarding proposed process changes, control enhancements, deficiencies and root cause analysis;
• Champion the optimization of the SOX Compliance system (AuditBoard) and other technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness;
• Lead and manage ad-hoc special projects and strategic initiatives as requested by SOX leadership; and
• Staying abreast of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes impacting the business and audit profession.

What you’ll be bringing to the team:

• CPA, or equivalent recognized professional designation required 
• 6+ years of progressive experience in external audit and/or SOX Compliance, including at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of IFRS, and the COSO framework.
• Proven experience in leading SOX Compliance function and related activities, including performing risk assessments, SOX-level control documentation and and developing strategic audit plans.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in situations requiring significant professional judgment, analytical rigor, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with audit management software.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong presentation and communication skills capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

Even better if you have, but not necessary:

• Experience with AuditBoard, NetSuite and/or Salesforce
• Extensive experience in a high-growth, publicly traded technology company.
• Excellent written and spoken French.
• Experience with data analytics tools in an audit context (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Alteryx).
• CISA, CIA, CFE, or other relevant professional certifications.

Who you are:

• You are self-motivated and detail-oriented, able to multitask and work under pressure with tight deadlines
• You have an interest in strengthening your knowledge in technical accountancy and keeping up with the latest developments in accounting and financial reporting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple projects at a time, meet deadlines and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
• You have great analytical skills, and professional judgment
• You have a desire to take ownership
• You have a team-oriented personality with the ability to work independently

Be a changemaker

You’ll enjoy:

• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work
• A culture that celebrates performance
• The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
• Career-defining opportunities

Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies 
• Equity options, because this is your company too
• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
• Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
• Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families

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To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.